Commercial & Finance Director (6 Month FTC)

The Crown Estate; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job description

Advert Closes: Friday 4th April

Are you ready to lead the financial direction of major urban developments and strategic capital allocation for a £9bn+ business? We are seeking an experienced Commercial & Finance Director to join our team. In this critical role, you will provide complex financial analysis and direction for large-scale urban developments and significant transactions. You will act as a key financial advisor, ensuring our real estate investments deliver the long-term financial performance required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team delivering appraisal modelling and investment analysis for major urban developments and transactions.
• Directly deliver appraisal modelling and reporting for existing and new development propositions, creating bespoke solutions for complex opportunities.
• Guide and support the Senior Corporate Finance Analyst, performing technical peer reviews as needed.
• Provide direct business partnership to development teams, offering commercial finance, risk management, and aggregated reporting support.
• Implement appropriate financial metrics and targets for real estate investment, maintaining hurdle rates.
• While the role includes management responsibilities, it is primarily hands-on. Candidates should be prepared to actively engage in tasks, including working extensively with large Excel models and systems.
• Represent finance on significant internal capital decision committees.
• Lead capital forecasting and P&L reporting for development and investment activities.
• Act as a subject matter expert on real estate capital investment and development for group capital allocation and strategic planning.
• Take on broader finance function leadership and capability development roles as required.

Personal Requirements:

• Deep knowledge and extensive experience in real estate, particularly in development and investment transactions.
• Background in surveying or development real estate.
• Expert financial modelling and analysis skills, with experience in building complex models and drafting substantial technical recommendations.
• Significant experience in technical appraisal and Board-level decision materials, with the ability to deliver presentations at Board level.
• Desired qualifications: ACA/CIMA, with additional investment qualifications (e.g., CFA or IMC) and substantial post-qualification experience.
• Highly numerate with extensive experience in financial modelling and analysis.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to lead teams and functions effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail, considering business-wide implications and offering clear direction and solutions.
• Exceptional communication and drafting skills, operating with credibility at all levels of the business.
• Executive-level influencing and partnering skills, demonstrated through professional relationships and trust-based working.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively to ensure team and individual delivery to timescales.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience, suitable for a senior leader in a mature finance function.
• Confident ownership and leadership of tasks and deliverables at short notice.

Capabilities:

• Problem Solving: Resolve issues with systems and software, implementing measures to prevent recurrence.
• Communication: Effective interpersonal skills under pressure. Clear communication of technical topics in an understandable manner.
• Design Thinking: Conduct analyses and provide data to support team efforts.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to change, staying updated on industry best practices and compliance requirements.
• Data Management: Manage infrastructure to maximise the value of data assets.
• Data Analysis: Collect, organise, and study data to address specific issues.

Join us in shaping the financial future of urban developments. Apply now to make a significant impact with your expertise!

Our Benefits:

As well as a competitive salary, pension and performance-related bonus offering, we have a wealth of benefits available ranging from flexible working; market leading family policies and shopping discounts in the West End, to private healthcare; life and critical illness cover and 28 days holiday with the option to buy more. We value work-life balance and your wellbeing highly, enabling you to be your best self to work.

Disability Disclaimer:

We are a proud disability confident employer and operate the offer of interview scheme Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

We are happy to offer alternative application methods or formats and can be flexible on our process to enable you to have the best opportunity.

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