Finance Director

Equifind; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate private equity firm is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join their dynamic team in London. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, managing staff, and shaping the financial strategy of projects. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with significant PE experience and a proactive, innovative approach to finance.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Employer pension contributions

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in finance.
• Significant real estate fund or PE experience required.

Responsibilities

• Management of two staff members.
• Oversight of financial reporting and compliance.
• Development of forecasting and cost reporting.

Skills

Financial strategy

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Continuous improvement

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Equifind have recently partnered with a fast paced Real Estate PE firm with aspirations of hitting the £1Bn mark but Q1 next year within only two years since inception to hire a Finance Director to report in to the two co-founders.

The firm is seeking someone currently as an ambitious FC who wants to step up to FD role in a six person firm with huge growth potential. Office based 5 days a week.

The Role:

Reporting into the Partners of this fast paced Real Estate Fund, you will cover the following:-

• Management of two members of staff (One permanent and one interim)
• Oversight of all bookkeeping, rent collection, payment runs and payroll
• Administration of bank accounts, entity formation
• Production of management accounts, budgeting and variance analysis. Monitoring the business financial performance and KPIs

• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and performance metrics, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Overseeing financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory requirements and the investments / funds.
• Developing and implementing robust cost reporting and forecasting processes for the developments.
• Developing and implementing financial controls and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency across the organisation.
• Overseeing the Investor reporting process and ensuring reports are accurate and delivered on time.
• Producing all CAPEX Reporting, cash flow projections
• All statutory tax & VAT filings and compliance matters including Partner personal and company
• Working with the Investment team and Partners on sales and acquisitions, analysis and due diligence
• Oversight of external auditors, lawyers and other service providers
• Ah hoc projects

Application Criteria:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) - Ideally with a minimum of 10 years experience
• Significant real estate fund or PE experience.
• Able to play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of projects, optimising capital structures
• Commercially astute and able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial streak. Willing to challenge the status quo.
• Innovative and forward thinking.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Operating in a mind-set of continuous improvement.

Compensation:

• Base salary of £100,000-120,000 (DOE)
• Annual bonus, huge potential with carry
• Employer pension contributions
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Medical insurance