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 an eight person firm with huge growth potential.
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
- 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
- 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.
Application Criteria:
- 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.
Compensation:
- 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