Regional Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global real estate group is seeking a Regional Financial Controller to join its finance team in London on a hybrid working model. This pivotal role involves taking ownership of financial operations across EMEA entities, driving operational excellence, and leading a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with extensive experience in real estate or asset-heavy environments, and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills needed to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA / ACCA or equivalent.
• Experience in operational finance and real estate/asset-heavy environments.
• Proven ability to manage cross-cultural, remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations across all EMEA entities.
• Lead monthly financial reporting and cash flow analysis.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term capital planning.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Operational Finance

Team Management

Solutions-Driven Mindset

Education

ACA / ACCA or equivalent

Job description

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A leading global real estate group—and a true disruptor in the industry—is seeking a highly experienced Regional Financial Controller to join its high-performing finance team. With a strong international footprint, this role will focus on the EMEA region, overseeing both local and remote teams.

Based in the heart of London on a hybrid working model, this is a pivotal opportunity to join a business in rapid growth mode. We’re looking for a hands-on, commercially minded finance leader who can drive operational excellence, ensure compliance, and provide strategic insight across a complex, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of financial operations across all EMEA entities
• Lead monthly financial reporting, cash flow analysis, and performance reviews
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term capital planning
• Oversee audits, statutory compliance, and regulatory filings
• Partner with tax and treasury teams to ensure timely payments and filings
• Manage debt, capital calls, and covenant monitoring
• Lead and develop a regional finance team across multiple jurisdictions
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and global finance to support strategic initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)
• Practice trained in audit
• Technically strong in accounting and solid operational finance experience
• Proven experience in a real estate or asset-heavy environment, ideally with international exposure
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-cultural, remote teams
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions-driven mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment