Finance Director - Real Estate

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

Job summary

A well-established Real Estate investor is seeking a Finance Director to drive growth and lead new fund structures following significant funding. This role offers an opportunity to shape finance operations, develop teams, and engage in strategic initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Director.
• Expertise in real estate fund management.
• Experience with institutional credit preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Strategic finance

Operational finance

Team development

Education

Fully qualified accountant

Job description

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Client:

Trace Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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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 expansion and offers an exciting chance to join a rapidly growing 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 financial and operational perspectives.

• Partner with the MD and CEO to establish 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 improve commercial and performance reporting capabilities
• Lead and develop an existing team, with plans to expand the team size
• Manage all 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 for scalable 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 enthusiastic and excited about this dynamic environment.

Essential Experience Needed:

• Proven experience as a Finance Director
• Fully qualified accountant with expertise in real estate fund management
• Ideally, experience with institutional credit
• A passion for leading and developing teams
• Experience in establishing 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 without arrogance

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

The role will be busy, offering significant scope for personal development, and you will have the chance to lead and implement your own strategies.

This role is ideal for someone with the right industry experience.