Full job description High-Profile International Real Estate Investment and Development company.
An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a prestigious, well capitalised, international real estate investment and development business with a substantial UK portfolio.
This is a highly significant role offering direct exposure to major development projects and complex investment structures. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring best-in-class financial reporting across a portfolio of UK entities and joint ventures.
THE ROLE:
As a key member of the finance leadership team, you will take ownership of the financial management and reporting function while partnering closely with operational and executive stakeholders.
The core responsibilities will be to:
*Lead all aspects of financial reporting across multiple UK entities and joint ventures.
*Deliver timely and insightful monthly management accounts, consolidations and performance reporting.
*Oversee the preparation of annual statutory accounts and manage the external audit process.
*Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning activities.
*Provide financial analysis and reporting on major development and investment projects.
*Support Board-level reporting, investment decisions and strategic initiatives.
*Manage treasury operations, funding requirements and cash flow across the portfolio.
*Identify opportunities to enhance controls, improve reporting processes and drive operational efficiencies.
*Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements and internal governance frameworks.
*Lead, mentor and develop members of the finance team.
THE PERSON:
The preferred candidate will:
*Be a qualified accountant, (ACA or ACCA) with proven experience within a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role (in real estate).
*Possess strong IFRS and statutory reporting expertise.
*Demonstrate experience operating within complex group or multi-entity structures.
*Possess excellent leadership and people management capabilities.
*Be able to show advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
*Be a proactive, commercially minded approach with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
BENEFITS:
*Excellent pension
*Discretionary Bonus
*Private healthcare
*Hybrid working (4 days office)
An exceptional opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to combine technical excellence with strategic leadership, partnering closely with senior stakeholders in a complex and dynamic international business.
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OUR SPECIALISM
Based in Mayfair in London, Trident are a specialist, boutique real estate recruitment consultancy who identifytalent in property, finance and accounting.
As a market leader we offer innovative, flexible and tailor made holistic solutions to the global real estate markets.
OUR APPROACH
Established in 1987 and with over 35 years of consulting, Trident International is an industry-leading boutique recruitment consultancy, offering a comprehensive suite of recruitment solutions with an emphasis on financial and professional recruitment for the global real estate market.
We are a consultancy with a clear vision - our mission being to match the best market talent to the right organisation, helping to drive both clients’ businesses and candidates’ careers forward.
Taking a holistic approach to recruitment, we have well over 100 years+ of sector experience across our Partners and Associates. Working in synergy with our clients, we partner with them as an extension of their team to attract and hire the best talent.
CONTACT US
If you would like to work with an established and recognised, proven consultancy (as a Client, Candidate or a potential employee) that is responsive to market changes, adds value wherever possible, and acts with ethical integrity at every step of the way - then please get in touch with us and we will be delighted to discuss your requirements and advise further.