Finance Director - Real Estate

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

Job summary

A leading real estate investment firm in Preston is seeking a Finance Director to spearhead the establishment of new fund structures and enhance financial operations. The role offers a unique opportunity to build a successful strategy alongside a dynamic leadership team and adapt to a rapidly evolving business landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Director.
• Experience in real estate fund management.
• Ability to establish new fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to establish new institutional funds.
• Lead the structuring of funds and manage relationships.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Finance

Team Development

Operational Expertise

Financial Reporting

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Job description

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Client:

Trace Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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 growth and presents 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 a financial and operational perspective.

• Partner with the MD and CEO to establish several new institutional funds
• Lead the structuring of these funds and appoint appropriate third-party providers
• Implement a best-in-practice finance function, including FP&A, financial reporting, and tax
• Leverage technology to enhance commercial and performance reporting capabilities
• Lead and develop an existing team, increasing team size as needed
• Manage all external banking relationships and lead funding requirements as the business grows
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting activities
• Lead strategic growth initiatives, including outsourcing, operational structuring, and developing a scalable team

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

You need to be excited and comfortable with this environment.

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 reporting
• Enthusiasm and passion for building a successful business
• Confidence without arrogance

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

The role is busy and offers significant personal development opportunities, including leading and implementing your own strategies.

Ideal for someone with the right industry experience.