Description:
LMD is seeking a methodical and commercially minded Financial Planning & Analyst (FP&A) to join our finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis across our property portfolio, providing clear insight to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage annual budgets, periodic forecasts and longer-term financial plans across multiple property assets and business units.
- Analyze variances between actual results, budgets and forecasts, producing actionable commentary and recommendations for management.
- Provide timely support to stakeholders on budget queries and effective use of financial systems.
- Assist with periodic and ad-hoc budget revisions to reflect changing business needs and management directives.
- Contribute to monthly and quarterly financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of management packs.
- Support investment evaluation, including financial modelling and analysis of new opportunities.
- Prepare senior management and board reporting such as the annual operating plan, quarterly management reports and strategic updates.
- Maintain cash flow and working capital reports (actuals and forecasts) and help monitor liquidity requirements.
Requirements:
- 4–5 years’ experience in financial analysis, business support or strategic planning — experience in the real estate sector is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; professional qualifications (ACCA, CMA) are an advantage.
- Proficient with data analysis tools and comfortable working with large datasets and financial models.
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities to present findings and influence decisions.