Commercial Finance Manager

Bruntwood; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and align asset strategies. Located in Alderley Park, this role requires a qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA) with exceptional stakeholder engagement skills. The ideal candidate will bridge financial reporting and asset performance analysis, working closely with local management. This position offers competitive benefits, including generous holidays and a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus birthday off

Company bonus paid annually

24 hours volunteer time

Sabbatical of up to 12 months

Healthcare cash plan

Life assurance cover

Up to 8% matched pension scheme

Discounts & cashback at retailers

Enhanced maternity/shared parental leave

Interest-free loans for skills development

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant ideally from consultancy or commercial industry.
• Confident in presenting financial information.
• Ability to work with local management teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial reporting for asset management portfolios.
• Produce monthly accounts and manage budgets.
• Prepare analysis of P&L variances for the Head of Finance.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/CIMA)

Inquisitive and detail-oriented

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Accountancy qualification (ACA/CIMA)

Job description

Commercial Finance Manager (Alderley Park)

We are commercial property specialists operating across the UK. At Bruntwood, we\'re committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow.

You\'d be based at our Alderley Park site in Cheshire (SK10 4TG), working as part of our wider team of specialists, who support the 1m sq foot of space that is home to office/life science and tech space, amongst other amenities such as a padel court and gym, overlooking the Mere amongst residential property in a multi-use site. In addition you\'d visit the Manchester City Centre office - Union - on a weekly basis to connect with the wider head office finance teams.

What we\'re looking for:

• We\'re looking for a qualified Accountant, either ACA/CIMA qualified, ideally from a consultancy background or a similar commercial industry.
• Someone who is inquisitive, open to questioning and can spot patterns in the detail. Confident in working with wider stakeholders and presenting financial information.

Job purpose:

This cross functional role is designed to bridge the gap between financial reporting and real-world asset performance. You will work directly alongside the local management team to understand the "why" behind the numbers, not only keeping score, but helping them to form the asset strategies, ensuring that they are reflected in the financial reporting and forecasting.

What you\’ll be doing:

• Financial Reporting: Coordinate all aspects of financial reporting for asset management portfolios to monitor performance against business plans.
• Accounting Operations: Produce monthly flash accounts and full quarter-end accounts, including income, expenditure, and service charge management.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage quarterly forecasting and annual budgets, ensuring they are grounded in the actual operational realities of the site.
• Analysis: Prepare full quarterly analysis of P&L variances and reporting packs for the Head of Finance, identifying key trends.
• Process Improvement: Review opportunities for automation in reporting to deliver cost efficiencies.
• Commercial Support: Support the local team on commercial transactions with financial appraisals that consider the long-term strategic health of the asset.
• On-Site Partnership: Work physically within the local management team to gain a deep understanding of day-to-day operations and the specific strategic goals for each asset in the portfolio.
• Asset Strategy Alignment: Move beyond "reporting the numbers" by providing financial insights that help the local team execute the asset strategy, identifying risks and opportunities before they appear in the P&L.

We really believe that if you\’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:

• 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that\’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
• Company bonus - paid annually
• 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
• Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
• Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
• Life assurance cover for all colleagues
• Up to 8% matched pension scheme
• Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
• Enhanced maternity / shared parental leave - 26 weeks fully paid leave
• Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill

On our careers page you’ll find our benefits calculator, where you can select what benefits you’d use to calculate the savings you’d make.

In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it\’s good to know that you\’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £30m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.

Our ambition is to make Bruntwood a truly diverse and inclusive place to work, reflective of the communities we live and work in. To help us to achieve this we encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people, and those who are neurodiverse. Join us and you\’ll be part of our journey to creating something even better, for our customers and ourselves.

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We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email [e-mail] for an update.