Fp&A Manager - Property

Our fantastic Finance team are looking for an experienced FP&A Manager to support the financial performance of our propertybusiness, providing quality analysis and challenge to optimise our returns in an engaging and enthusiastic team based in our Bristol office.

Working alongside two other FP&A managers responsible for Ops and Corporate FP&A, the role will deliver Group level planning and analysis for Exec, Boards and performance teams. You will ensure consistency of Group financial plans with a"single Unite plan" mindset. Reportingto Head of Group FP&A, you will be responsible for two direct reports and will workclosely with our Portfolio Management team.

What you`ll be doing

• Group financial plans (NTA, LTV% and net debt:EBITDA) - in year, one year, five year views
• Exec monthly financial performance updates (plus Portfolio & Growth performance team alignment)
• Finance partnering with the Fund Management function (USAF and LSAV)
• Investor relations external announcements i.e. NTA movements
• Group incentive scheme performance metrics (NTA and TAR)
• Analysis relating to ad hoc strategic decisions e.g. transformation, corporate finance transactions
• Manage the delivery of the NTA budget and regular reforecasts in collaboration with the Portfolio management team, the rest of the FP&A team and other Finance stakeholders
• Communicate and collaborate with other members of the FP&A team to ensure all commercial aspects of any Property activity are considered and therefore the best possible finance support is provided to Portfolio and Growth performance teams
• Support financial and operational accountability with the Portfolio and Growth performance teams by ensuring timely delivery of financial and operational performance information, and supporting them with analysis, insight, performance measurement and cost control
• Support the decision making of the business through timely, relevant and concise financial analysis and Group impacts
• Maintain a good working knowledge of other areas of the business, and activities of our competitors; keep up to date with trends and developments within own professional area
• Effective line management of team of two business partners, including managing performance, consistent use of 1-1 meetings, identifying personal development needs and supporting and coaching

What we`re looking for in you

• Qualified Accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with substantial post qualification experience gained within a commercial environment
• Experience of working in Oracle EPM preferred
• Excellent communications skills including inspiring trust and influencing; communicating technical financial information in a clear and commercial manner; adapting style and content for different audiences; and demonstrating a confident, credible and accomplished presentation style.
• Flexible and capable of undertaking travel to London and other UK locations on a regular basis
• Evidence of working in a fast paced, high change environment and able to manage multiple demands effectively whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy, quality and attention to detail.
• An ability to develop effective working relationships with senior internal and external business stakeholders
• Ability to provide challenge and hold to account commercial teams in order to drive business performance
• Excellent analytical skills
• The ability to understand, empathise with and deliver against customer needs
• Possesses and promotes a positive attitude, with the ability to adapt swiftly and a willingness to undertake challenging tasks

What You`ll Get in Return

• An annual bonus so you can share in the company`s success
• 25 days` paid holiday
• Pension - based on how much you save, we`ll contribute 1% more
• Flexible working opportunities
• Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay
• Other benefits include, ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, amazing discounts and more!

About Unite Students

Founded in 1991, Unite Students is a FTSE 100 business and the UK`s leading provider of purpose-built student accommodation. You can find us in 25 leading university towns and cities, with 74,000 students calling US home! We are driven by our values, culture, and a commitment to develop diverse and inclusive teams, filled with positive energy and new ideas.

Instinctive inclusion. We know that to create and maintain a happy healthy organisation, we have to work hard to ensure inclusion isn`t just what we do but who we are.

People make Unite Students. Employees, students and neighbours all contribute to building environments where we can all thrive.

Room for Everyone

We`re proud to be an employer that embraces individuality, and we`re passionate about building inclusive teams. We focus on creating a collaborative culture where you can be you, where your voice is heard, and where you can truly belong. We take great pride in being rated Gold Investors in People and are constantly striving to provide the highest standard of learning and development opportunities and professional pathways for our people. Building a home for success, for both our employees and students, requires exceptional people with a passion for creating room for everyone, doing what`s right, keeping US safe, and raising the bar. Join us as we build better experiences for students that live with us.

We are US.