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

• Management of two members of staff (One permanent and one interim)
• Oversight of all bookkeeping, rent collection, payment runs and payroll
• Administration of bank accounts, entity formation
• Production of management accounts, budgeting and variance analysis. Monitoring the business financial performance and KPIs

• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and performance metrics, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Overseeing financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with regulatory requirements and the investments / funds.
• Developing and implementing robust cost reporting and forecasting processes for the developments.
• Developing and implementing financial controls and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency across the organisation.
• Overseeing the Investor reporting process and ensuring reports are accurate and delivered on time.
• Producing all CAPEX Reporting, cash flow projections
• All statutory tax & VAT filings and compliance matters including Partner personal and company
• Working with the Investment team and Partners on sales and acquisitions, analysis and due diligence
• Oversight of external auditors, lawyers and other service providers
• Ah hoc projects

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

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