Finance Director Real Estate
Job Summary
We are seeking a Finance Director (Real Estate Investment) to lead the finance function of a real estate investment platform. The successful candidate will oversee financial management, reporting, capital planning, and strategic finance initiatives across a portfolio of real estate assets. This role involves providing financial analysis, managing treasury operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial reporting and budgeting
- Oversee treasury and cash flow management
- Drive financial analysis for investment acquisitions
- Ensure regulatory compliance and governance
Required Skills
- Expertise in SFRS and financial regulations
- 8+ years of real estate finance experience
- Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Lead financial reporting, consolidation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning to support business growth and decision-making.
- Oversee treasury operations, manage cash flow, and plan liquidity across multiple entities to ensure financial stability.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support acquisitions, divestments, asset enhancements, and restructuring initiatives.
- Manage relationships with financial institutions to facilitate financing, refinancing, and capital management activities.
- Prepare and present management reports, financial analyses, and performance updates to senior management for informed decision-making.
- Oversee investor reporting, monitor fund performance, and conduct portfolio financial analysis to optimize investment outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS), statutory requirements, and internal policies to maintain governance.
- Develop and enhance internal controls, financial governance, and risk management frameworks to safeguard assets and operations.
- Coordinate external audits, tax matters, and engagements with professional advisors to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members to build capabilities aligned with business objectives.
Qualifications & Competencies:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, investment, asset management, real estate investment, property development, or related industries.
- Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and financial analysis.
- Familiarity with investment evaluation, capital structuring, or corporate finance activities.
- Professional qualifications such as CA Singapore, ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent (advantageous but not essential).
- Proficiency in financial systems, data analysis tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with AI-enabled financial analysis or reporting tools (advantageous).
- Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.