We are exclusively partnered with a fast‑growing real estate investment and asset management platform that has scaled to c.£300m AUM in just 18 months. As the business continues its strong acquisition and asset management strategy, it is now seeking its first in‑house Finance Director to build, own, and lead the entire finance function.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly created position where you will have full autonomy to establish best‑in‑class financial processes, partner closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in supporting the company's ongoing growth.

The Opportunity

As the first internal finance hire, you will:

• Take full ownership of the finance function across the group and SPVs
• Lead all financial control, reporting, cashflow management, and statutory accounting
• Support acquisitions and disposals, including financial due diligence, transaction analysis, and integration
• Work closely with the founders, investment, and asset management teams to provide commercial insight and decision support
• Develop and implement scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting processes from the ground up
• Oversee tax, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and long‑term business performance

About You

The experience and skills you require include:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experienced in real estate finance - ideally commercial
• Comfortable in a hands‑on, sole‑charge environment
• Confident supporting transactions and leading financial due diligence
• Strong in technical accounting, financial control, and reporting
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, and excited by the challenge of building a finance function from scratch

Why This Role?

• Greenfield mandate - shape and build the entire finance function
• High visibility with founders and senior leaders
• Broad remit across transactions, asset management, strategy, and financial operations
• Join a business at a pivotal stage of growth with significant upward potential

If you're interested in learning more, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.