My client are a Real Estate Investment business who are now looking to bring in an experienced Financial Controller/ Head of Finance to drive and contribute to a best-in-class finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement institutional quality finance function best practices.
• Support management in setting business line goals, objectives and plans, and work with them on attaining such goals by closely monitoring their operations.
• Lead the financial planning and forecasting of business performance.
• Lead the annual budgeting process so that it supports the initiatives of the company and serves as the strategic template for the growth of the business.
• Lead monthly reporting process, delivering timely, accurate information with appropriate commercial overlay to support the Board in its decision-making process.
• Provide financial and business support to the MD for both on-going business and the evaluation of any new opportunities. This will include leading monthly business reviews and other key projects.
• Accurately forecast results and ensure that all stakeholders have the appropriate tools to communicate expected operating results both internally and externally.
• Support the MD in property operations ensuring the integrity of underlying asset financial data and reporting.
• Assist in driving the improvement of cash flow performance and managing the liquidity needs of the company.
• Provide financial expertise, information, and insight, and make recommendations with supporting data and rationale.
• Develop and cultivate strong relationships with all stakeholders, internal and external.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant with significant PQE
• Real Estate/ Portfolio Management industry experience is desirable.
• Excellent accounting skills coupled with strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy are pre-requisites for the role.