Senior Manager - Property Finance at Fidelity International

, , United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Property Finance, US GAAP, UK GAAP, Financial Accounting, Financial Controls, Microsoft Excel, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Planning, Problem Solving, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Team Player, Stakeholder Management, Leadership, Tax Compliance

Industry

Financial Services

Description

About the Opportunity Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 19 April 2026 Title Senior Manager Property Finance Department UK Finance Location Kingswood Reports To UK Financial Controller Level Senior Manager We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our team and feel like you’re part of something bigger. Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more. As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond. About your team UK & Ireland Finance is responsible for the financial accounting for Fidelity’s UK and Irish operational entities as well as providing financial information, monitoring financial controls and ensuring compliance with the financial regulations of the local regulators, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), Prudential Regulation Authority (“PRA”), The Pension Regulator (“TPR”) and Central Bank of Ireland (“CBI”). The team consists of 23 staff, the majority of which are qualified accountants based in the UK, India and Ireland. The team are responsible for the financial control and regulatory reporting for the UK and Ireland locations. About your role FIL currently owns real estate assets for investment purposes in Sweden, Norway, Finland and the UK as well as the occupied properties in the UK and Germany. This role is to lead the property finance team and manage a team of two qualified accountants based in India and a number of outsourced service providers in Europe. Key Responsibilities are: To be a key relationship contact for reporting under US GAAP, local GAAP, NAV and FIL’s internal accounting policies in respect of the real estate area, covering occupied and investment properties. Provide leadership to the FIL property team and contribute to the development of the skills and careers of this team. Control the legal entities that own the FIL Group occupied property entities in UK and Germany and the investment properties in the Nordic region. Managing and reviewing the month end processes, for both in-house (FIL India Finance) and out-sourced providers through maintenance and establishment of appropriate Service Level Agreements (“SLAs”). Oversight of day-to-day finance work to ensure that it is undertaken in an accurate and efficient manner. Production and review of accounting position papers for both local GAAPs and US GAAP. Engaging with FIL Group Finance to maintain compliance with FIL Group accounting policies and procedures Work with FIL Group and FIL India Finance to ensure monthly and quarterly consolidations are performed in an accurate and timely manner Ensure a smooth year end process, especially the external audit relationship including review of occupied and investment property financial statements under various GAAPs. Working with Pembroke Real Estate, our real estate advisor to ensure transactions are understood and correctly recorded by the Property Finance Team Stakeholder manager for Finance interaction with the FIL in house property team Support to the internal and external tax teams to ensure tax compliance for both occupied and investment properties. Liaising with other finance functions and process leads within FIL to ensure that the financial reporting requirements of the property finance team are completed appropriately. Point person for Property Finance with advisors, external accounting service providers and external property managers. Assist the UK Financial Controller and Associate Director - Projects and Regulatory Change with any occupied or investment property related transactions, ensuring that the Finance implications and requirements are understood and delivered About you Key Competencies: Strong verbal and written English communication skills, acting in an honest, transparent, and diplomatic way. Well-developed interpersonal skills with good presence, used to dealing with different stakeholders and levels of seniority. Persuasive, succeeding through influence and good judgement. Good planning, prioritisation, problem solving and organisational skills; good experience of anticipating needs and communicating continuously, taking care of details, keeping stakeholders well informed of status and progress. A resilient questioning approach: ability to spot, investigate and explain irregularities. Self-motivated, energetic with strong attention to detail. Flexibility to work in a changing environment. Good team player, used to successfully working with colleagues across your organisation. A professional presence. Qualification and Experience: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA, CPA, or other non-UK equivalent). Property finance experience. US and UK GAAP knowledge is useful Relevant PQE experience covering the above duties. Strong knowledge of financial accounting and controls. Microsoft Excel skills. Experience of working in a team to tight deadlines. Feel rewarded For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

Responsibilities

Lead the property finance team and manage a team of qualified accountants and outsourced service providers. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and oversee financial reporting for real estate assets.