Head of Operational Finance - Real Estate

at  Robert Walters

A well established real estate business based in the heart of central London are looking for their next senior hire.
This is a newly created Head of Operational Finance which will get great exposure to the wider business, whilst leading a team and will business partner the investment management function. The role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced real estate finance professional to make their own stamp on the position in a high performing environment.

Responsibilities of the Head of Operational Finance will include;

• Build strong, open relationships with all internal investment management teams and external stakeholders to ensure the finance function delivers robust, timely financial data for decision making
• Ensure a robust financial control environment and that all Group policies and procedures are in place and operational
• Manage the outsourced finance team and identify and implement efficiencies where appropriate
• Take a lead role in all areas of operational finance for the business, including:
• Support scenario planning for acquisitions, asset management, leasing transactions by providing decision making information for and oversight of approval papers
• Lead the design, content and review of monthly and quarterly management information including the IFRS accounting for income, non-recoverable costs and service charge including detailed variance analysis versus budget
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure there is a clear understanding of operational finance
• Ensure all operational metrics on arrears, service charge, deposits
• Oversight of covenant compliance across the portfolio
• Lead reporting to joint venture partners and relationship management
• Lead role in ad-hoc transactions or specific projects as required
• Play a key role in shaping the future of the businesses Finance function
• Be a vocal champion for the adoption of new ways of working and new tools

The ideal Head of Operational Finance will be;

• ACA/ACCA qualified + significant years PQE
• Experienced within real estate finance
• A strong team player, who is able to work well with senior stakeholders
• Proactive and embracive of change

If you are interested in this exciting role withing the property and housing space then please send your CV to conor.murphy@robertwalters.com or give me a call on 07881262443. Conor Murphy - ACA
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
A well established real estate business based in the heart of central London are looking for their next senior hire

• Build strong, open relationships with all internal investment management teams and external stakeholders to ensure the finance function delivers robust, timely financial data for decision making
• Ensure a robust financial control environment and that all Group policies and procedures are in place and operational
• Manage the outsourced finance team and identify and implement efficiencies where appropriate
• Take a lead role in all areas of operational finance for the business, including:
• Support scenario planning for acquisitions, asset management, leasing transactions by providing decision making information for and oversight of approval papers
• Lead the design, content and review of monthly and quarterly management information including the IFRS accounting for income, non-recoverable costs and service charge including detailed variance analysis versus budget
• Liaise with external auditors to ensure there is a clear understanding of operational finance
• Ensure all operational metrics on arrears, service charge, deposits
• Oversight of covenant compliance across the portfolio
• Lead reporting to joint venture partners and relationship management
• Lead role in ad-hoc transactions or specific projects as required
• Play a key role in shaping the future of the businesses Finance function
• Be a vocal champion for the adoption of new ways of working and new tool