Finance Manager

About the role

The Finance Manager will lead corporate accounting for Greystar Europe, ensuring accurate month‑end reporting, variance analysis and compliance with GAAP. The role supports budgeting, strategic planning and provides financial insight to senior stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, balance‑sheet reconciliations and variance commentary for each European region.
• Monitor operating expenses, report risks and opportunities to the FP&A team and support re‑forecast and business‑plan cycles.
• Assist with payroll accounting, supplier payments and VAT submissions across jurisdictions.
• Partner with budget owners to track actuals versus budget and forecast, and drive process improvements and automation.
• Document accounting controls, ensure compliance reporting and respond to financial queries from owners and business leaders.

Required profile

• ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant with solid audit experience.
• Strong understanding of VAT, company structures and GAAP within the real‑estate sector.
• Proficiency in Excel and ability to manipulate large data sets.
• Experience in multi‑jurisdictional corporate accounting and month‑end close processes.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel for financial modelling and reporting.
• VAT knowledge and compliance handling.
• Application of GAAP principles to real‑estate accounting.