Joseph Morris

Manager - Qualified Accounting & Finance

We are working with a fast-growing, privately owned real assets business operating at the intersection of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and hospitality. The business is a vertically integrated investor, developer and operator, deploying its own equity and retaining full control across investment, development, planning and operations.With a significant UK portfolio and an ambitious development pipeline, the business combines long-term ownership with in-house operational platforms, ensuring close alignment between strategy, delivery and performance. Social value, design quality and operational excellence sit at the heart of its approach.The RoleThis is a high-impact FP&amp;A Manager position within a lean, commercially focused finance team. You will act as a key partner to senior finance leadership, supporting the financial oversight of a complex real estate development and operational portfolio.The role has a strong emphasis on financial performance analysis, forecasting, cost control and cashflow management, working closely with investment, development and operational teams to ensure robust decision-making and disciplined execution.Key ResponsibilitiesBudgeting, Forecasting &amp; Performance Reporting<ul><li>Support the preparation of project appraisals, development budgets and cost plans.</li><li>Lead detailed analysis of financial performance against budgets, forecasts and strategic objectives.</li><li>Identify key drivers and variances, producing clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders.</li><li>Own and lead monthly project review meetings, updating financial models, forecasts and cashflow projections in collaboration with investment and development teams.</li><li>Undertake ad-hoc analysis across development and operational assets, including IRR, profitability and return metrics.</li></ul>Financial Modelling &amp; Cashflow<ul><li>Build, maintain and enhance detailed Excel-based financial models for real estate developments and investments, including debt structures.</li><li>Assist in producing consolidated group cashflow and liquidity forecasts, integrating development spend, operational EBITDA/NOI and financing requirements.</li></ul>Financial Oversight &amp; Controls<ul><li>Maintain strong financial discipline across projects, reconciling ledgers to cost plans and utilisation histories.</li><li>Support strategic decision-making across treasury, tax, insurance and financing in partnership with senior finance leadership.</li></ul>Debt, Utilisation &amp; Lender Reporting<ul><li>Manage loan utilisation requests across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with budgets, approvals and lender requirements.</li><li>Coordinate with lender-appointed monitors and advisors throughout drawdown processes.</li><li>Assist with covenant compliance reporting and forward-looking covenant analysis.</li></ul>Compliance &amp; Stakeholder EngagementEnsure adherence to financial controls, internal policies and external reporting obligations.Support interactions with HMRC, external advisors, auditors and overseas administrators as required.Business Partnering &amp; Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Proactively identify process and system efficiencies.</li><li>Build strong relationships across development, investment, planning, legal and operations teams.</li><li>Support the preparation of high-quality presentations and reports for internal and external audiences.</li><li>Assist with technical accounting matters, audits and ad-hoc finance projects.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).</li><li>Typically 6+ years' experience within a real estate environment, ideally with development exposure.</li><li>Strong background in financial analysis, forecasting and advanced Excel modelling.</li><li>Commercially minded, detail-oriented and comfortable working under time pressure.</li><li>Confident communicator, able to challenge constructively and present complex information clearly.</li><li>Enjoys working in a small, high-performing team while being comfortable operating autonomously.</li><li>Values collaboration, ownership and long-term thinking.</li></ul>This is an opportunity to join a well-capitalised, entrepreneurial platform at an exciting stage of growth, offering genuine exposure to the full real estate lifecycle within the PBSA and hospitality sectors.

FP&A Manager

An ambitious, entrepreneurial property developer is entering a pivotal phase of growth. With a strong track record in traditional residential development and clear plans to expand into the operational living space, the business is building a platform designed to scale across the UK and selected European markets.To support this next stage, the company is seeking a Head of Finance to take ownership of the day-to-day finance function and act as a trusted partner to senior leadership. This is a high-impact role offering genuine influence over financial strategy, reporting and operational decision-making.The roleAs Head of Finance, you will lead financial operations across a growing multi-entity, multi-project platform, working closely with the CEO, development leadership and project teams.Your responsibilities will include:Financial Control &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Leading the day-to-day financial operations, ensuring robust controls, accuracy and consistency across all entities</li><li>Producing monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasts, KPI dashboards and board-level reporting</li><li>Providing clear, insightful analysis to support senior decision-making</li><li>Managing statutory reporting, compliance, taxation and group consolidation across UK and European operations</li></ul>Business Partnering &amp; Commercial Insight<ul><li>Acting as a finance partner to senior leadership, providing insight on development performance, returns and capital allocation</li><li>Supporting investment decision-making through project-level and portfolio-level analysis</li><li>Working closely with development and project teams to track costs, cashflow and performance across live schemes</li><li>Contributing to long-term business planning and financial strategy</li></ul>Budgeting, Forecasting &amp; Modelling<ul><li>Leading budgeting and forecasting processes across multiple projects and jurisdictions</li><li>Maintaining oversight of cashflow and funding requirements as the pipeline expands</li><li>Supporting financial modelling for new development opportunities and expansion into operational living assets, such as BTR, co-living, PBSA or senior living</li></ul>Systems, Process &amp; Growth Support<ul><li>Driving improvements to financial systems, processes and internal controls as the business scales</li><li>Overseeing and developing reporting frameworks suitable for a growing, investor-focused platform</li><li>Liaising with external advisors including auditors, banks, tax specialists and funding partners</li><li>Providing hands-on support where required in a fast-moving SME environment</li></ul>About youThis role will suit a fully qualified accountant with experience in property development, real estate investment or a related sector, ideally within a growth-stage or SME environment. You'll bring strong technical capability alongside commercial awareness, and be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business. Exposure to operational living asset classes - or a genuine interest in developing this expertise - will be highly beneficial.What's on offer<ul><li>A senior finance role within a growing, entrepreneurial real estate business</li><li>Close collaboration with senior leadership and real influence over financial strategy and performance</li><li>Exposure to UK and European markets and a diverse, expanding development pipeline</li><li>Clear scope for progression as the business scales and diversifies</li></ul>This is an opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to step into a broad, influential role and help shape the financial foundations of a business entering an exciting phase of expansion.

Head of Finance

A well-capitalised residential developer based in Oxford is quietly scaling its platform. Backed by long-term institutional capital and guided by a strong sustainability ethos, the business is entering an exciting phase of growth and is seeking a Commercial Finance Manager to join its senior finance team.Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a commercially focused role at the heart of the organisation. You'll provide the financial insight that shapes strategic decisions, supports funding activity and underpins long-term growth.The roleWorking closely with senior leadership, land and development teams, your responsibilities will include:Business Planning &amp; Financial Analysis<ul><li>Owning and maintaining the group business plan, covering short-, medium- and long-term forecasts</li><li>Developing scenario and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decision-making and navigate market uncertainty</li><li>Updating forecasts for live sites and new acquisitions in line with current market conditions</li><li>Producing clear, insightful reporting packs for senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks and opportunities</li></ul>Development Appraisal &amp; Modelling<ul><li>Building and maintaining detailed development appraisal models, incorporating land, build costs, phasing, sales rates and funding structures</li><li>Supporting land acquisitions through financial analysis and board / investment committee materials</li><li>Stress-testing appraisals and assumptions throughout the land and planning lifecycle</li><li>Monitoring project performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances early</li></ul>Funding &amp; Investment Support<ul><li>Supporting the CFO with project-level debt and equity funding, including detailed cashflow modelling</li><li>Preparing financial materials for lenders, investors and joint venture partners</li><li>Working with external advisers to progress funding transactions through to completion</li><li>Providing robust analysis to support covenant monitoring and drawdown processes</li></ul>Reporting, Systems &amp; Process Improvement<ul><li>Collaborating with the wider finance team to ensure forecasts align with accounting standards and policies</li><li>Supporting audit, going concern and investor reporting requirements</li><li>Helping to strengthen systems, models and controls as the business scales</li><li>Promoting financial understanding across non-finance teams</li></ul>About youThis opportunity will suit a qualified accountant with experience in property or development finance who enjoys working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment. You'll be comfortable building models from scratch, communicating complex analysis clearly, and working autonomously while remaining highly collaborative. A genuine interest in sustainable development and long-term value creation is important.What's on offer<ul><li>Annual bonus of up to 10%, aligned to a 30 June year-end (pro-rated in year one, paid in September)</li><li>25 days' annual leave, including Christmas shutdown (increasing by 1 day every 2 years up to 30 days)</li><li>Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' leave (capped at 30 days total)</li><li>Salary sacrifice pension with matched contributions up to 5%</li><li>Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Sovereign Healthcare salary sacrifice scheme</li><li>Vitality private healthcare</li><li>Life insurance at 2x annual salary</li><li>Onsite parking</li></ul>If you are interested in the opportunity please apply now alternatively get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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