Transactions Finance Analyst (6 month contract)
Posted 6 hours 26 minutes ago by Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd
Permanent
Full Time
Other
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Transactions Finance Analyst (6 month contract)
- Real Estate
- £450-500pd
- Hybrid (London)
We are seeking a Transactions Finance Analyst to support acquisitions and disposals across multiple jurisdictions. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, international environment with opportunities to broaden your finance expertise.
Key Responsibilities- Manage onboarding and offboarding of deals, ensuring accurate process and control documentation.
- Provide regular updates on transaction progress and meet tight deadlines.
- Review completion accounts, prepare working papers, and support external advisors as needed.
- Handle pre-acquisition, SPA, and PPA journal adjustments with clear audit trails.
- Organize and chair weekly calls to track acquisition progress and action items.
- Map sellers' Chart of Accounts to internal COA and prepare uploads of opening balances.
- Ensure all acquisition documents are obtained for reporting and audit.
- Support ESG data collection for new acquisitions.
- Contribute to financial due diligence for disposals.
- Assist other finance teams during quieter transaction periods.
- Full chartered accountant qualification with 3+ year's post-qualified experience (audit or industry).
- Strong project management and technical accounting skills.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to lead calls and drive outcomes.
- Proactive mindset, initiative, and collaborative team energy.
- Flexibility to adapt and support wider finance functions.
- Experience with Yardi Voyager is an advantage.