Robert Half
Finance Director – Real Estate / Property Development
Location: Richmond upon Thames (office-based)
Salary: c.£100,000 + benefits
Robert Half are partnering with a privately owned, well-established property development business to recruit a Finance Director for their growing London-based team.
This is a broad and commercially focused role within a lean, entrepreneurial environment. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership, taking ownership of the finance function while remaining hands-on across day-to-day operations.
The Role
This position offers a hybrid remit combining strategic oversight with operational delivery, including:
- Leading the finance function across a group of property development entities (SPV structure)
- Managing management reporting, cashflow forecasting, and financial controls
- Overseeing transactional finance, including journals, reconciliations, and payment processes
- Supporting fundraising activity (debt and equity) and managing lender relationships
- Leading on financial aspects of acquisitions, disposals, and development appraisals
- Managing audit processes and liaising with external advisors
- Driving improvements in systems and processes, including ERP implementation projects
- Partnering with senior stakeholders to support commercial decision-making
The Business
- Established property developer with a strong track record across London and the South East
- Focus on residential-led developments, including office-to-residential conversions
- Lean, high-performing team with a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
- Significant pipeline of ongoing and future projects
Candidate Profile
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or strong QBE
- Proven experience within property, real estate, or construction
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on role within a smaller team
- Experience working with SPVs, lenders, and external stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Commercial mindset with the confidence to engage at senior level
Additional Information
- Office-based role (5 days per week)
- Small finance team with direct management responsibility
- Opportunity to operate at both strategic and operational level
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