Finance Business Partner

We’re currently seeking a Finance Business Partner to join our MCR office in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced thriving business with opportunities for growth and development. As Finance Business Partner, you will be ensuring financial stability through effective controls, adherence to relevant compliance and regulation, and the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. You will provide guidance on technical financial matters to the wider accounts team and act as the go-to member of the team.

MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company, we have a strong UK presence with offices in key cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham, and Glasgow. Our primary focus lies in developing new residential and industrial projects and managing a diverse portfolio, which includes around 5,000 residential plots and commercial/industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value.

We are entering an exhilarating phase of growth and are looking for bright, personable, and self-driven individuals who have a genuine passion for real estate. Join us in these promising times and be part of a team committed to growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Leading an efficient and customer-focused transaction service covering the financial operations of the Group, including sales ledger, credit control and purchase ledger
• Ensuring technical strength and rigour throughout the team. Support with the month-end and year-end close functions, including rents and service charges, fixed assets, work in progress and general accounting processes
• Building, maintaining and documenting a strong and operationally suitable set of financial controls and instil a culture of compliance and control within the team and across the group developing and maintaining Financial Regulations appropriate to the structural composition of the organisation
• Ensuring the timely and accurate planning for, and preparation of, the Group's annual financial statements and the subsidiaries
• Leading the relationship and processes of the internal systems and external auditors for the Group and, where necessary internal auditor, with a focus on quality, and assurance, whilst maintaining external relationships
• Building a culture of continual improvement within the Finance team, measuring and monitoring performance and taking responsibility for the overall quality of output of the team
• Ensure accruals and prepayment balances are scrutinised for completeness and supporting evidence
• Improve/maintain efficient systems, processes and procedures

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA etc)
• Real Estate experience or a strong ability to adapt to a complex and regulated sector at a pace
• Have a strong financial and technical understanding
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written including attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisational skills

MCR Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Your Birthday off
• Dress down on a Friday
• Free eye test voucher

Please note we do not offer hybrid/remote working options, this role is office based/on site depending on your role.