Finance Director - Real Estate Private Equity / Data Centres

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable data centres is seeking a Finance Director in London. This key role involves strategic financial leadership, overseeing compliance, and driving financial performance in a rapidly growing private equity environment. Candidates must have substantial experience in finance and a strong background in high-growth sectors.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualified experience (8-10 years+) in finance leadership.
• Strong track record in private equity-backed environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee strategic financial planning and reporting.
• Deliver insights for investment and business decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Planning & Analysis

Compliance

Technical Accounting

Communication

Financial Transformation

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, CA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)

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Finance Director - Real Estate Private Equity / Data Centres, london

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Client:

Strand Hill

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Finance Director

About the Company:

A London based, private company and market leader in the development and operation of sustainable data centres and digital infrastructure for international hyperscale clients.

Owned and funded by a prominent global investment firm, the business is growing rapidly, delivering significant MW capacity across core global markets, as well as growing its corporate function.

About the role:

The role carries a high level of personal responsibility, is investor facing and will be responsible for leading strategic decision making to enable the continued expansion of the business.

Reporting to the CFO, you will be tasked with developing and leading a purpose driven, finance function responsible for delivering institutional grade reporting, financial planning, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, including Financial Control and FP&A
• Oversee strategic financial planning, analysis, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions
• Deliver commercial insights to support investment, asset management, and business decision-making
• Manage liquidity, cash flow forecasting, bank compliance, and investor funding processes
• Own the statutory audit and annual reporting cycle, including technical accounting matters
• Enhance fit for purpose finance systems, controls, and processes to enable scalability
• Ensure robust compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory frameworks

Skills & Experience:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, CA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent) with significant post-qualified experience (8-10 years+)
• Proven track record in finance leadership within high-growth, private equity-backed environments
• Deep knowledge of FP&A, audit, compliance, and technical accounting
• Experienced in infrastructure, real assets, or capital-intensive sectors
• Strong communicator with credibility at board and investor level
• Skilled in financial transformation, systems optimisation, and data-driven insights