Finance Director - Real Estate

JR United Kingdom; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Finance Director at a rapidly expanding Real Estate investor in Chester. This role supports the establishment of new fund structures and offers a chance to lead and develop teams. Ideal for candidates eager to shape their roles and drive business success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Director.
• Experience in real estate fund management and institutional credit.
• Passion for leading teams and developing successful business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with MD and CEO to establish new institutional funds.
• Lead the structuring of funds and manage external banking relationships.
• Implement finance functions including budgeting and performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Finance

Team Development

Real Estate Fund Management

Operational Finance

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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We’re working exclusively with a well-established Real Estate investor who has recently secured significant funding, making growth a top priority!

This role has been created as a direct result of this growth and offers an exciting opportunity to join a business expected to expand rapidly over the next 24 months and beyond.

You’ll need experience in property / real estate investment funds, as we require someone to establish several new fund structures from both financial and operational perspectives.

• Partner with the MD and CEO to establish multiple new institutional funds
• Lead the structuring of these funds and appoint appropriate third-party providers
• Implement a best-in-class finance function, including FP&A, financial reporting, and tax
• Leverage technology to enhance commercial and performance reporting capabilities
• Lead and develop an existing team, with plans to increase team size
• Manage all external banking relationships and oversee funding requirements as the business scales
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting activities
• As the business grows, lead strategic initiatives such as outsourcing, operational structuring, and building a team suited for growth

This is a new opportunity that allows you to shape your role. You should be comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to change as the business evolves.

You need to be excited and confident about this challenge.

Essential Experience Needed:

• Proven experience as a Finance Director
• Fully qualified accountant with experience in real estate fund management
• Ideally, experience in institutional credit
• Passion for leading and developing teams
• Experience in setting up new fund structures
• Strong operational and strategic finance expertise – this is not just a reporting role
• Enthusiasm and passion for building a successful business
• Confidence balanced with humility

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a talented leadership team in a thriving business.

The role offers scope for personal development, leadership, and strategy implementation, making it ideal for someone with the right industry background.