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My client is an established Real Estate Finance Lender (non-bank) 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 and auditors.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and handle all tax and VAT matters.

Management Accounting

• Lead the preparation of monthly forecasts and analyse 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

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Industries
• Banking and Financial Services