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Trace – Expert Accountancy Recruitment

Director of Development Finance

London Full-Time 72000 - 84000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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Tasks: Lead financial strategy for a groundbreaking joint venture in the Consumer and Technology sectors.
Company: Join Trace, a leading expert in accountancy recruitment, known for connecting talent with top firms.
Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, potential for permanent placement, and the chance to work with C-suite executives.
Why this job: Be part of an exciting new project from the ground up and make a real impact.
Qualifications: Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with strong financial modelling skills and experience in complex project appraisals.
Other info: This is a senior role with opportunities for mentorship and leadership within the finance team.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 84000 £ per year.

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Relationship lead accountancy and finance recruitment expert servicing Consumer and Technology industries

We are seeking a Director of Development finance to spearhead a newly created role that is part of a joint venture partnership. It is a unique opportunity to provide the financial foundation and growth of an ambitious new project.

This position offers you the rare chance to be part of something from the outset and collaborate with C-suite executives from both partner organisations.

As Director of Development Finance, you will be strategic and proactive in identifying commercial opportunities to drive value. You will provide challenge to the external Development Managers and JV partner and clear insight for Board and operational committee decisions.

We\’re looking for a senior finance professional for initially a 12 month contract with a view to converting to permanent. Ideally you will be available at short notice, however please still apply if you have a longer (2-3 month) notice period.

Role Responsibilities:

Rigorously and confidently challenge commercial appraisals.
Lead on financial modelling
Lead the review and interpretation of JV financial reporting and tracking against business plans, forecasts, and performance reports.
Provide clear, insightful reporting to internal stakeholders and governance on JV financial health, risks, opportunities and performance against business plans.
Ensure financial modelling and analysis from the JV partner is of high quality and consistency to underpin investment decision making.
Internal business planning, capital re-forecasting and P&L reporting
Guide assurance and control of all financial matters in relation to JV completion arrangements.
Development financial modelling and analysis
Act as a senior “critical friend” on all financial matters for the JV

To be considered for this role, you will need to have the following:

Experience:

Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA with substantial PQE
Expert financial modelling and analysis skills, including experience in interrogating and adapting complex real estate models for analysis and understanding, as well as building bespoke models
Ability to consider all business-wide implications and elevate complex issues. You will be able to dentify opportunities, and manage risks.
Significant experience in detailed project financials and technical appraisal, including drafting technical recommendations and business plans for Board-level decision materials. YOu will also understand of legal arrangements and contracts in relation to multi-entity JV’s.

Relationship Building

Strong relationship building skills and stakeholder influencing skills. You will operate with credibility and gravitas at all levels of the business including Board level

Leadership:

Leading others by sharing your knowledge and mentoring, when required, in development finance and master planning.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time