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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