Finance Manager

Company Description Cloud Rooms is a London-based property company that offers landlords guaranteed rent with long-term contracts, typically ranging from three to five years. The company manages all day-to-day rental responsibilities, including finding professional tenants, organizing maintenance, collecting rent, and weekly cleaning. Cloud Rooms focuses on providing a high-quality experience to tenants while ensuring properties are well cared for, often returning flats in better condition than when they were first let. Landlords benefit from no void periods, competitive rent at or near market value, 0% commission, and covered utilities and council tax, with properties generally located within walking distance of Underground or DLR stations and ideally in newer residential buildings.Role Description The Finance Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Greater London, responsible for overseeing the financial health and performance of Cloud Rooms. In this role, the Finance Manager will manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring rental income and expenses, preparing management accounts, analyzing profitability of properties and contracts, and supporting strategic decisions with financial insights. The Finance Manager will collaborate closely with operations and property teams to optimize cost structures, improve margins, and maintain robust financial controls. This position also involves managing relationships with external accountants, auditors, and financial institutions, as well as recommending process improvements and systems enhancements.Qualifications Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.Proficiency in financial reporting, management accounts preparation, and variance analysis.Experience with property or real estate finance, including rental income modeling and cost optimization.Knowledge of UK accounting standards, tax considerations, and regulatory compliance relevant to property businesses.Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with accounting or ERP software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks).Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation abilities.Clear, concise communication skills and the ability to present financial information to non-finance stakeholders.Proven ability to work collaboratively with operations, property management, and external partners.Relevant professional qualification or progress toward qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is highly beneficial.Previous experience in a finance role within property management, hospitality, or a related sector is an advantage.