Finance Business Partner
Finance Business Partner - Real Estate Project
Central London | £70,000-£80,000 | 12-Month FTC (Temp to Perm)
A global real estate group is seeking a qualified Finance Business Partner to join their EMEA property finance team. This role plays a key part in the integration of a newly acquired portfolio of real estate assets and will suit someone with a strong reporting background and a hands-on approach to project work.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across property, finance, and operations, you'll support everything from lease exits and financial controls to month-end reporting and systems process improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own month-end and reporting across EMEA property entities
- Lead lease accounting (ASC 842) and support lease transitions and exits
- Review and improve balance sheet reconciliations, controls, and financial integrity
- Liaise with offshore shared service centre on journal prep, AP/AR, and intercompany
- Assist in consolidating a newly acquired property portfolio post-merger
- Drive SOX compliance, VAT, and statutory reporting where required
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting of property operating costs
- Partner with Facilities, Legal, and Finance teams to manage integration-related change
Candidate Requirements:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / CA or equivalent)
- Experience in real estate, property, or asset-heavy environments
- Knowledge of lease accounting (ASC 842, IFRS 16) and controls frameworks (SOX)
- Strong Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Great Plains, etc.)
- Track record of working on finance projects, clean-ups, or post-merger integration
- Able to operate independently in a lean team and partner cross-functionally
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