Head of Finance

Our client is a high growth property business. A Head of Finance is required to support the continued growth of the business. Reporting to the Managing Director key responsibilities will include –

• Dealing with all accounting, financial, management reporting and taxation matters for:
• The residential property owning and development business that operates through the UK.
• The group’s onshore and offshore SPV’s that purchase land or options over land.

• To implement and develop appropriate internal controls and management information systems.
• To assist with the preparation of investor communications and develop and enhance the content and format of investor reports.
• To act as a principal point of contact with bankers, lenders and lawyers.
• To develop an understanding and awareness of commercial practice in the real estate sector.
• To deal with all compliance and regulatory aspects of the real estate operations.
• To liaise with the investors to ensure the timely preparation of accurate management information for the group.
• Maintaining accounting records for all related companies both onshore and offshore.
• Processing bank payments and transfers.
• Monitoring sales income and where applicable any rental income.
• Monitoring acquisition, planning and development costs such that any over-runs are flagged at the earliest opportunity
• Completion of monthly bank reconciliations
• Calculation of monthly interest charges on all outstanding loans.
• Preparation of monthly management information – providing critical analysis to the other members of the management team.
• Dealing with the monthly payroll and quarterly VAT returns.
• Liaising with the company’s auditors and taxation advisors.
• Reporting on the performance of the underlying properties in the portfolio.
• Assisting with the evaluation of potential investments.
• Preparation of budgets, forecasts and provision of analysis and commentary to support management review.
• Monitoring investment and development projects to ensure in line with budget.
• Attendance at board meetings and preparation of minutes.
• Undertake ad-hoc projects.

You will be a Qualified Accountant with excellent communication skills. You must have strong Excel skills, a flexible approach and organisational skills. It would be beneficial to have worked in the property sector previously.