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Finance and Investment Analyst

Harrow, UK

Job Type

Full Time

Workspace

Office

About the Role

Key Responsibilities
Investment Appraisal & Acquisition Analysis
• Conduct detailed investment appraisals for property acquisitions, developments, and asset management opportunities
• Evaluate acquisition and disposal opportunities across residential, commercial and hospitality
• Perform capital investment analysis to assess financial viability, risk exposure, and expected returns
• Support acquisition and project evaluation including due diligence and transaction analysis
• Analyse deal structures, funding options, and investor return profiles
Financial Modelling & Forecasting
• Build and maintain complex financial models for property investment and development projects
• Develop cash flow forecasting models for short-term and long-term investment planning
• Perform scenario analysis and sensitivity testing on investment assumptions (e.g. interest rates, yields, construction costs)
• Model development appraisals including build costs, sales/rental projections, and exit strategies
• Maintain and refine valuation models for existing portfolio assets
Capital Investment & Project Evaluation
• Assess capital expenditure proposals and development project feasibility
• Evaluate returns on capital investment across refurbishment, conversion, and development schemes
• Monitor project financial performance against approved investment assumptions and budgets
• Support funding applications, lender reporting, and investment committee submissions
Strategic Financial Reporting & Performance Analysis
• Produce strategic financial reports for senior management and investors
• Analyse portfolio performance including rental income, occupancy levels, yields, and capital growth
• Deliver performance analysis comparing actual results against forecasts, budgets, and investment models
• Provide insight into value enhancement opportunities across the property portfolio
• Prepare investment summaries and board-level reporting materials
Budgeting & Financial Planning
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and multi-year financial forecasts
• Monitor expenditure against approved budgets across development and operational assets
• Identify variances and provide detailed financial explanations and recommendations
• Support financial planning processes for new acquisitions and ongoing developments
Market Research & Investment Intelligence
• Conduct market research on UK property trends, comparable transactions, and sector performance
• Analyse macroeconomic factors affecting property investment returns (interest rates, inflation, demand trends)
• Monitor competitor activity and benchmark investment performance against market standards

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Strong expertise in financial modelling, investment appraisal, and cash flow forecasting

• Advanced Excel and analytical modelling capability

• Strong understanding of property investment, development, or real estate finance

• Ability to interpret financial statements and investment performance data

• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis

• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication skills for presenting financial insights to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Real Estate, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

• Professional qualifications such as CFA, ACCA, CIMA, or RICS are desirable but not essential

About the Company

We are a UK-based property investment, development, and asset management company specialising in the acquisition, development, and management of residential, commercial, hospitality, and self-storage assets. Our activities include commercial-to-residential conversions, ground-up developments, portfolio investment, and long-term asset management across income-producing and development-stage properties.

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Terms and Conditions 
Please note that whilst every effort has been taken to accurately forecast the description of the properties; plans, materials and specifications may be subject to change and therefore Kings Oak accepts no liability for the information provided and should not be solely relied upon. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to ensure they have the means to complete on properties after the exchange. Property values can go up as well as down.

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