Director of Finance - Construction/Development - Caribbean Relocation in Islington

Role: Director of Finance
Location: Caribbean
Sector: Luxury Resort Development (Client side - US$500m+)
Remuneration: US$145k-162.5k (net) + Accommodation/Allowance + Utilities + Transport + Relocation/Flights + Medical Insurance + Vacation.
Our client is seeking to bring in a Director of Finance to be an integral fixture in a highly experienced delivery team for a large-scale development project in St. Lucia. With a development of in excess of over US$500m+, the position also offers some excellent long-term employment of 7yrs+. Ideally, the successful party will have Caribbean exposure, however, a solid background in Development and Construction projects will be the key driver.
Role Summary
The Director of Finance serves as the senior financial leader for the development, overseeing financial strategy, capital structure, investor and lender engagement, and corporate financial operations across all business units — hotel, residential real estate, golf, and longevity wellness. This role ensures financial integrity, supports capital raising, and provides executive level guidance to drive the long-term financial success of the project.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy — Lead the financial strategy for the holding company and project entities, ensuring alignment with development objectives and capital requirements.
Capital Structure & Funding — Manage equity and debt structuring, capital stack optimization, investor onboarding, and lender negotiations.
Financial Reporting — Oversee corporate financial statements, investor reports, executive dashboards, and consolidated financial performance across all business units.
Budgeting & Forecasting — Direct corporate budgeting, long term forecasting, sensitivity analysis, and financial modelling.
Investor & Lender Relations — Prepare financial materials, lead financial discussions, and maintain ongoing communication with investors, lenders, and strategic partners.
Governance, Controls & Compliance — Ensure adherence to financial controls, audits, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards.
Residential Sales Oversight — Oversee financial aspects of residential sales performance, pricing strategy, absorption targets, and revenue forecasting.
Sales Contracts & Deposits — Review and monitor residential sales contracts, deposit schedules, escrow compliance, and financial reporting related to sales velocity and cash flow impact.
Receivables & Payables Oversight — Oversee the accounts receivable and accounts payable function, ensuring the finance team accurately posts entries, reconciles accounts, maintains aging schedules, and prepares supporting documentation for monthly and quarterly reporting.
Financial Reporting Package — Ensure the finance team collates, validates, and submits all financial reporting documents, including management accounts, cash flow reports, and variance analyses.
Leadership — Lead the finance team and collaborate with executive leadership across hotel operations, residential development, golf, wellness, and brand partners.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
7–10+ years of senior finance experience in hospitality, real estate, or mixed use development.
Strong financial modelling, reporting, and capital markets expertise.
Experience working with investors, lenders, and development partners.
Proven leadership, communication, and executive level presentation skills.
Employment stability.
On offer is a take home salary of US$145k-162.5k, plus accommodation/allowance + utilities + transport + relocation/flights + medical insurance + vacation, plus long-term employment possibilities.
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