At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting, budgeting, and team management in a dynamic real estate environment.
- Company: Join a leading international real estate investment and development organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary over £90,000, bonus, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth and exposure to senior leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-value projects while developing your finance career.
- Qualifications: ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in finance leadership roles.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 90000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a leading international real estate investment and development organisation to appoint a Financial Controller to join its UK finance leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional who thrives in a broad, hands‑on leadership role. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, treasury, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and team management while supporting the delivery of high‑value real estate and development projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, including multi‑entity consolidations and IFRS reporting.
- Oversee the production of annual statutory accounts and act as the key contact for external auditors.
- Manage the budgeting and forecasting process, providing financial analysis and performance reporting across multiple entities and projects.
- Produce project financial reports, delivering clear commercial insights to senior stakeholders.
- Manage treasury activities, including cash flow, funding requests, and debt and equity drawdowns.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory requirements, tax obligations, and internal control frameworks.
- Support senior finance leadership by preparing board papers, providing financial recommendations, and driving process improvements.
- Oversee the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger functions within an Oracle ERP environment.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a small finance team, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing culture.
About You
- ACA or ACCA qualified.
- At least four years' post‑qualified experience in a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar senior finance role.
- Previous experience within real estate, property development, construction, infrastructure, or investment sectors.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS (US GAAP exposure would be advantageous).
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP systems, ideally Oracle.
- Proven experience managing and developing finance teams.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently while partnering effectively across the business.
What's on Offer
- A broad and commercially focused leadership position within a respected international organisation.
- Exposure to complex, high‑value real estate investment and development projects.
- The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and international stakeholders.
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid working based in London.
If you're a technically strong finance professional looking to take the next step in your career within a dynamic real estate investment environment, we'd love to hear from you.
