Finance Director - Real Estate

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established real estate investor in Crawley is seeking an experienced Finance Director to support growth initiatives following significant funding. This role combines strategic finance with operational leadership to establish new fund structures, manage external banking relationships, and develop a finance function that enhances commercial performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Director with expertise in real estate fund management.
• Enthusiasm for leading and developing teams.
• Experience in setting up new fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO to establish new institutional funds.
• Lead structuring of funds and select third-party providers.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Finance

Operational Finance

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Client:

Trace Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

We’re working exclusively with this well-established real estate investor who has recently secured significant funding, leading to substantial growth opportunities!

This role has been created as a direct result of this funding and offers an exciting chance to join a rapidly expanding business 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 a financial and operational perspective.

• Partner with the MD and CEO to establish new institutional funds
• Lead the structuring of these funds and select 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 expand
• Manage external banking relationships and lead funding initiatives as the business grows
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting activities
• As the business scales, spearhead strategic growth initiatives, including outsourcing, operational structuring, and team development

This is a new opportunity that allows you to shape your role. Comfort with ambiguity and a changing landscape is essential, as the business is expected to evolve rapidly.

You need to be comfortable and enthusiastic about this challenge.

Essential Experience Needed:

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

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

The role is busy, with plenty of scope for personal growth, and you'll have the chance to implement your own strategies.

It's an ideal role for someone with the right industry experience.