Finance Director - Real Estate Finance

Buckden Partners; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Real Estate Finance is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial operations, manage relationships with external accountants, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in financial management. This is a full-time position based in London, offering a competitive salary and bonus structure.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of post-qualification experience in finance.
• Experience in real estate finance or Private Equity-backed business.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external accounting providers for management accounts.
• Lead preparation of monthly forecasts and analyze performance.
• Manage company treasury and funding strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or ACMA)

Tools

Financial software

Job description

This range is provided by Buckden Partners. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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My client is an established Real Estate Finance Lender looking to recruit a Finance Director or an experienced Financial Controller who is ready to step up into their first FD role.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with external accounting providers to prepare timely monthly and annual management accounts.
• Ensure accuracy in all accounting records and the application of appropriate accounting policies.
• Review and approve annual financial statements for all entities.
• Manage relationships with external accountants (TC Group) and auditors (MacIntyre Hudson).
• Coordinate annual financial audits and handle all tax and VAT matters.

Management Accounting

• Lead the preparation of monthly forecasts and analyze performance against budget.
• Conduct regular and ad-hoc financial analysis across income, expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Prepare annual budgets and 5-year business plans, including sensitivity analysis and stress testing.
• Oversee the financial aspects of strategic business planning and cost management.

Banking and Cashflow Management

• Manage the company’s treasury, funding strategy, and liquidity.
• Ensure availability of funding and monitor business cashflow.
• Lead weekly cashflow meetings with the senior management team.
• Oversee transactional banking operations, payment processes, and banking relationships.

Company Secretarial

• Oversee all company secretarial tasks in collaboration with external service providers.
• Ensure compliance with governance and documentation requirements under company law.

Funding and Reporting

• Prepare quarterly financial packs including actuals, forecasts, cash flow statements, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with the Capital Director to maintain accurate Portfolio Performance Reviews (PPR) and IPD reporting.
• Support drawdowns and redemptions with Senior and Junior funders.
• Regularly forecast financial covenants and flag potential risks.

Leadership and Management

• Present financial KPIs and commentary at monthly management and quarterly board meetings.
• Provide leadership support in the absence of the CEO or other senior team members.
• Lead cross-departmental projects and contribute to organizational strategy.

What you will Bring:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or ACMA) with over 10 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a similar role within a real estate finance or Private Equity-backed business.
• Demonstrated leadership in financial operations, planning, and risk management.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial regulations and industry practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and the use of financial software.

Salary: up to £150k (depending on experience) plus bonus

Location: London

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Banking and Financial Services

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