Finance Analyst

Harper May is working with a London-based property developer and contractor backed by institutional capital. The business has completed £200m+ in projects over the past three years and is expanding its development pipeline across mixed-use and residential schemes. The finance function is growing to match the scale of delivery, and they are now seeking a Finance Analyst to provide sharper commercial insight into project execution and profitability.

The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will own financial analysis and reporting for active projects, working directly with site teams, commercial managers, and the CFO. You will translate project data into clear, actionable commentary that informs investment decisions and protects margin. This role sits at the intersection of finance and operations - you will be visible across the business and expected to challenge cost movements and forecast accuracy with confidence.

• Analyse project-level P&L, forecast outcomes, and track performance against approved budgets
• Produce weekly and monthly reporting packs with clear variance explanation and forward-looking insight
• Monitor cash flow, retentions, and working capital movements across the project portfolio
• Support the commercial team with cost-to-complete analysis and margin protection recommendations
• Build and maintain financial models for bid support and post-project review
• Partner with operations to identify financial risks and improve reporting discipline
• Assist with year-end close and statutory audit requirements

What we are looking for

• ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified, or equivalent accounting experience
• Hands-on experience in property, construction, or engineering - preferably in a project-based setting
• Solid knowledge of project accounting, WIP valuation, and cost-to-complete methodologies
• Confident with Excel, financial modelling, and building automated reporting tools
• Commercial mindset - comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and asking difficult questions
• Organized and pragmatic under pressure in a growing business environment