Finance Director

Equifind have recently partnered with a fast-paced Real Estate PE firm with aspirations of hitting the £1Bn mark by Q1 next year within only two years since inception to hire a Finance Director to report to the two co-founders.

The firm is seeking someone currently as an ambitious FC who wants to step up to FD role in a six-person firm with huge growth potential. Office-based 5 days a week.

The Role:

Reporting into the Partners of this fast-paced Real Estate Fund, you will cover the following:

1. Management of two members of staff (One permanent and one interim)
2. Oversight of all bookkeeping, rent collection, payment runs, and payroll
3. Administration of bank accounts and entity formation
4. Production of management accounts, budgeting, and variance analysis. Monitoring the business financial performance and KPIs
5. Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and performance metrics, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions as needed.
6. Overseeing financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory requirements and the investments/funds.
7. Developing and implementing robust cost reporting and forecasting processes for the developments.
8. Developing and implementing financial controls and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency across the organization.
9. Overseeing the Investor reporting process and ensuring reports are accurate and delivered on time.
10. Producing all CAPEX Reporting and cash flow projections
11. All statutory tax & VAT filings and compliance matters including Partner personal and company
12. Working with the Investment team and Partners on sales and acquisitions, analysis, and due diligence
13. Oversight of external auditors, lawyers, and other service providers
14. Ad hoc projects

Application Criteria:

1. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) - Ideally with a minimum of 10 years experience
2. Significant real estate fund or PE experience.
3. Able to play a critical role in shaping the financial strategy of projects, optimizing capital structures
4. Commercially astute and able to demonstrate an entrepreneurial streak. Willing to challenge the status quo.
5. Innovative and forward-thinking.
6. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
7. Operating in a mindset of continuous improvement.

Compensation:

1. Base salary of £100,000-120,000 (DOE)
2. Annual bonus, huge potential with carry
3. Employer pension contributions
4. Life assurance
5. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
6. Medical insurance