Description
MAPP is the UKâs leading specialist in commercial property and asset management, with over £30bn+ of property under management for a variety of UK and overseas Fund Managers, REITs and other property owners.
MAPP believes that property management can be a force for good. Thatâs why we make buildings work, not just for profit, but for people and the planet too. MAPP has created V1.0, V2.0, V3.0 and V4.0 framework of Property Management, to help clients and occupiers navigate the new landscape, and to ensure we deliver a fully integrated and holistic approach.
Most job descriptions read like a recipe without a clear picture of what the final product looks like. We want to give you a picture of who we are and the role we are looking to fill. If this position excites you, and you think you could make a difference at MAPP, do apply, even if you donât satisfy every single criterion. We want to work with people who are awesome in an organisation that makes a difference, do a job that adds value and be rewarded for all our effort in a great place to work.
At MAPP, we want to make the real estate industry a career path where everyone feels both welcome and wanted. Weâre proud of our progress so far, but weâre constantly reevaluating how we can make sure the best people, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexuality, nationality, background or neurodiversity, can see themselves excelling at MAPP.
Our MAPP values underpin everything we do. We were the first national real estate consultancy in the UK to become a B Corp. We want you to learn and grow, to challenge yourself and be the best you can be. As an organisation, we are growing, and have done so for the last five years. We promote about 10% of our office-based roles in a year. We have fun together with events and opportunities to connect, grow and learn with charity days and fundraising events for our communities, as well as study days that broaden our professional horizons.
This role gives you the opportunity to be a part of our effort to do something a little bit special in property management, and we would love for you to apply. We are always on the lookout for great character â that is what makes us MAPP people. If that is you, we would love to meet you!
Title, Team and Role Summary
Title : Finance Director
Team : Corporate Accounts
Who Does This Role Report Into? Senior Executive Director - Head of Corporate Finance
Role Summary / Purpose and Scope
The role is wide in breadth, including simple but high-volume transactional deliverables as well as managing the General Ledger, the technical financial accounts and the production of the monthly management accounts.
Finance Controls, Systems, Bank, Payroll, Tax & Audit are also in scope. See below for a more itemised, albeit not exhaustive, list of the activities.
The role has 3 direct reports and 8 reports in total
Skills, Knowledge and Values
Skills (People & Technical)
* Knowledge of finance and accounting principles/rules/regulations (UKGAAP, IAS, IFS & IFRS)
* Excellent Financial Accounting knowledge
* Finance System (eg SUN, NAV, SAP, ORACLE, SAGE)
* Strong excel
* Communication - to different groups and level
* Process and time management
* Ability to problem solve
* Ability to interrogate data (ask the right questions)
* Monitoring statutory and internal compliance, including meeting MAPP policies and procedures, RICS and ISO standards and any statutory timelines and escalation requirements
* Document processes and activities fully
1. Group Financial Accounts, Planning & Control
Group Financial Accounting
* General Ledger
* Banking
* Financial Statements
* Audit
* VAT & Tax
* External Reporting
* Further Statutory Obligations
* Month End Accounts
* Overhead Allocations
Financial Control Processes
* Processes & Controls
* Continuous Improvement
* Internal (Finance) Audit
Financial Planning & Analysis
* Cash Forecasting
* Management of Cash
* Bonuses & Profit Shares
* Annual Budgeting
* P&L Forecasting
* Balance Sheet Forecasts
* Scenario Planning
EOT Financials
* EOT Accounting
* Deferred Consideration
* MAPP Charitable Foundation Finances (Temporarily)
* Accounts Management (Xero)
* Bank and Cash
* Payments
* Year End Audit (Charity Audit)
2. Group Financial Transactions
Accounts Receivable
* Raising Invoices
* Allocating Cash Received
Accounts Payable
* Paying Invoices
* Paying Expenses
* Credit Card Reconciliations
* Allocating Cash Paid
3. Group Payroll
Core Payrolls
* MAPP Limited
* BC LLP
* Energy LLP
* Redefined LLP
Additional Payroll Responsibilities
* LLP Partner Drawings
* LLP Partner Benefits
* SEB Benefits
Values & Behaviour
* Exhibition of MAPP ValuesAvoid Ambiguity, Appreciative, Adventurous, Authentic and Accountable
* Self Management including showing initiative, being proactive and meeting deadlines
* Embracing Change including Technology
* Engaging with the Big Picture
* Great service delivery including working in partnership with internal and external individuals and good communicating in written and verbally
* Achieving Results and Prioritise Work including attention to delivery to all stakeholders
* Innovative Solutions and Problem Solving
* Developing Self and Others and willing to Learn
* Interpersonal and Relationship skills capable of communicating at various levels including meetings with occupiers, client, supplier and wider stakeholders.
* Strong written and verbal communications including report writing
Experience and Salary
Level of Experience / Certifications:
* Financial Accounting knowledge - knowledge of finance and accounting principles/rules/regulations (UKGAAP, IAS, IFS & IFRS)
* Finance Systems (eg SUN, NAV, SAP, ORACLE, SAGE)
* Financial Accounts (P&L, Cash, Balance Sheet)
* Statutory Accounts and Management Accounts
* Audit
* Tax (including VAT)
* Finance controls
* Team management
* Very strong excel
* Very strong communication
* Familiar with service charge finance and rhythms
* Self-motivated, self-reliant and a problem solver
* Professional Finance Qualification (ACCA, CIMA)
* Degree in a numerate discipline
Working Hours: 9am - 5.30pm Monday - Thursday & 9am - 5pm Friday
Salary Range (Based on Experience)
£90,000 - £95,000 per annum, depending on experience.
About MAPP
We believe property management can be a force for good. Thatâs why we make buildings work, not just for profit, but for people and the planet too.