We are commercial property specialists operating across the UK. At Bruntwood, we're committed to offering more than just outstanding office, coworking, retail and lab spaces. Everything we do is tied into our vision of building vibrant communities, whilst providing businesses with the support and expertise they need to grow.
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Job purpose:
As a Finance Executive at Bruntwood, you will have a varied role supporting our Asset Management, Project Management, Financial Reporting and Financial Accounting teams as you develop in your role.
You will be part of a vibrant finance team and mentored by the extended team of Finance Executives who are midway through or recently completed the scheme. As part of the role, the company will support you in undertaking the CIMA qualification.
Many finance professionals at Bruntwood have developed from this role to become qualified and beyond, so it’s a tried and tested brilliant route to grow your career.
This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate or someone who is looking to develop their career in finance through study support & a varied role.
What you’ll be doing:
- Financial KPI reporting for our diverse property portfolio and identifying key trends linking to our non-financial KPIs such as lettings, occupancy and customer retention.
- Forecasting the future performance of our portfolio through input into our financial models and discussions with internal stakeholders
- Business partnering with our other teams outside of finance including Asset Management, Surveying, Development and Marketing
- Assessment and analysis of actual financial performance versus our budget/forecast
- Prepare analysis to support management meetings in which key decisions are discussed and agreed such as new developments or disposals
- Accounting for our wider financial performance on a quarterly basis
- Assist in cash flow forecasting and variance analysis reporting
- Production of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly or quarterly basis.
What’s important to us:
- Driven, with a hunger to learn & develop
- Ability to learn quickly and have the drive and determination to challenge yourself
- Strong time management and organisation skills
- Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- Thorough approach and high attention to detail
- Confidence & ability to work with senior project staff
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
- As a minimum: Maths Grade B/6 & English Grade C/5
We really believe that if you’re brilliant to work with, you deserve brilliant things in return:
- 28 days holiday plus you get your Birthday off work - and if that’s not enough you can also buy & sell holidays too
- 24 hours a year volunteer time - there are endless opportunities for you to get involved in supporting the causes that matter most to you
- Sabbatical of up to 12 months so you can take a career break after five years with us
- Free Healthcare cash plan for all colleagues, so you can claim back medical expenses like optical, dentist & physiotherapy. We also offer free private healthcare cover on an opt in basis too
- Life assurance cover for all colleagues
- Up to 8% matched pension scheme
- Discounts & cashback at leading retailers
- Enhanced maternity - 26 weeks fully paid leave
- Interest free loans to pursue your passions and apply for up to £2000 towards learning a new skill
In addition to what to expect within the role and your benefits, it’s good to know that you’ll be working for a business that gives back - The Oglesby Charitable Trust has donated more than £30m since it started out in 2001. Supporting charities across Arts and Culture, Education, Environment, Medical Research and Social & Health Inequality.
We’ll do our best to get back to you within a week of your application, however if it has been longer than this please feel free to email talent@bruntwood.co.uk for an update.
If you're interested in applying for the role please don't hesitate as we'll be conducting interviews prior to the closing date.
We believe that thriving cities with the best, most sustainable futures are those that are culturally vibrant, equal and environmentally conscious. This is why we’re committed to investing in these areas and where our expertise and passion can make the most impact.