Finance Director Real Estate
Job Summary
The Finance Director will spearhead financial strategy, treasury management, and capital structuring for a growing real estate investment fund. This leadership role involves overseeing the accounting team while executing hands-on capital markets activities to support organizational growth. The position acts as a primary interface for investors and lenders, ensuring optimized liquidity and robust financial governance.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy and treasury management
- Oversee financial accounting and reporting
- Manage capital structuring and liquidity
- Engage with lenders and investors
Required Skills
- CFA or CA qualification
- Real estate finance expertise
- Advanced financial modeling
- Structured finance knowledge
Job Details
Role Overview:
The Finance Director will lead the firm's financial strategy, treasury management, capital structuring activities, while overseeing the financial accounting team. This role possesses financial leadership with hands-on capital markets execution, supporting the firm’s growth through optimized capital stacks, liquidity management, and investor-aligned financing strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
Treasury & Liquidity Management:
- Design and implement treasury strategy aligned with investment and development cycles.
- Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and capital allocation across multiple assets and SPVs.
- Optimize banking relationships, credit facilities, and working capital structures.
- Oversee FX exposure, interest rate risk, and hedging strategies where applicable.
Financial Strategy & Investment Support:
- Partner with investment team on underwriting, financial modelling, and deal structuring.
- Provide strategic input on portfolio allocation, leverage strategy, and exit planning.
- Develop and maintain advanced financial models including waterfall structures and sensitivity analyses.
- Support capital raising efforts including preparing investment materials and investor reporting.
Financial Control & Reporting:
- Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and audit processes.
- Manage external auditors, tax advisors, and financial consultants.
- Establish robust financial governance across SPVs and investment vehicles.
Stakeholder & Investor Management:
- Act as key interface with lenders, investors, and financial partners.
- Present financing strategies and portfolio performance to senior stakeholders.
- Support investor communications related to capital structure and financial performance.
Requirements:
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline, with CFA / CA.
- Minimum 12-15 years of relevant experience in real estate finance, private equity, or structured finance.
- Preferably with experience in mezzanine debt financing, structured credit, or hybrid capital solutions.
- Experience working within or alongside real estate investment platforms or developers.