Collins Property Recruitment is working exclusively with a high-profile, design-led property developer based in Marylebone, Central London who are looking to appoint a talented and ambitious Finance Manager. Founded by well-known figures in the industry, the business has grown rapidly and now manages a very impressive development pipeline across London.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a broad, impactful Finance Manager role where you will work directly with the CFO and wider senior leadership team. The business has a start-up energy, premium aesthetic, and an exceptional track record of delivery.
The Role
As Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations and play a central role in both reporting and strategic planning. This is a varied and commercial role in which you will have visibility at the highest level, with the opportunity to make a real contribution to the company's future growth.
Responsibilities
- Manage monthly reporting, reconciliations, cashflow and financial operations.
- Prepare and present key reports to senior stakeholders including the founders.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and commercial project tracking.
- Develop and maintain robust financial models.
- Ensure tax and regulatory compliance (CIS experience a bonus).
- Work across teams to support business strategy and decision-making.
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with minimum 1–2 years’ PQE.
- Strong Excel and confident using Xero.
- Experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proactive, detail-oriented and commercially curious.
- Excellent communication skills and confident presenting to leadership.
- Real estate or construction background (ideal but not essential).
- Strong financial modelling skills (nice to have).
- £55,000–£60,000 depending on experience.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Stunning Central London offices – fully office-based (Monday to Friday).
- Huge scope to grow within the business as it scales.
- A rare chance to shape a Finance Manager role from the ground up in a premium, design-focused environment.
Should this role not be for you, but you would like to refer a friend or colleague to us, we'll happily give you £300 worth of vouchers if we successfully place them!
