Harper May Ltd
Harper May is working with a growing property developer operating across residential and mixed-use schemes in the South East. The business has expanded its portfolio significantly over the past three years through a combination of organic growth and strategic partnerships, and now manages a pipeline of projects at various stages of planning and delivery. With increased complexity in financial reporting and a need to embed stronger commercial discipline across the development cycle, the business is now strengthening its finance function and seeking a Head of Finance.
The Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead the finance team and own all financial operations, strategy, and reporting. This is a hands-on role that combines oversight of day-to-day accounting with direct involvement in project appraisal, cash flow planning, and commercial decision-making across the development pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete finance function, including statutory accounts, management reporting, and regulatory compliance
- Build and oversee project-level financial tracking and profitability analysis across live developments
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to support planning and development cycles
- Work closely with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making on scheme viability and margin
- Oversee balance sheet management, working capital control, and banking relationships
- Manage external advisers and audit processes
- Drive improvements in finance systems, data quality, and reporting capability
What we are looking for
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with 7+ years of post-qualification experience
- Demonstrated experience in property development, real estate, or construction finance
- Strong technical accounting skills with proven ability to build robust financial controls
- Commercial acumen and experience working alongside operational and project teams
- Team leadership capability and proven ability to manage and develop finance staff
- Strong communication skills and comfort working at board level
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