FINANCE DIRECTOR – PROPERTY INVESTMENT
Maidenhead – Hybrid working – Permanent – Privately owned investment business with long-term growth plans
£90,000 – £100,000 + benefits
Are you a technically strong finance leader looking for a broad, hands-on role? Do you enjoy working closely with decision-makers in a commercially focused, investment-led environment?
We’re hiring a Finance Director for a privately owned property investment business with a substantial and diverse portfolio.
You’ll lead a small finance team while remaining closely involved in the detail, partnering senior leadership to support strategic investment decisions and operational performance.
This is a varied role with real visibility and influence, ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical strength with commercial thinking.
WISH LIST
*Qualified accountant with a strong technical foundation, ideally developed within audit or practice
*Experience leading a small finance team within an SME or owner-managed environment
*Commercial mindset with the confidence to improve processes and support investment decisions
THE ROLE
*Lead all financial management, reporting, and control activities across the group
*Produce timely monthly management accounts with clear performance commentary
*Oversee statutory reporting, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance
*Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury activity, and banking relationships
*Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
*Support leadership with investment appraisal and strategic financial analysis
*Oversee payroll processes and associated financial controls
*Maintain robust balance sheet controls and reconciliations
*Manage supplier payments and cost oversight processes
*Partner property and operational teams to improve financial visibility
*Strengthen financial processes, systems, and internal controls
*Act as the primary finance contact for external advisers and stakeholders
YOUR PROFILE
*Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, CIMA)
*Effective communicator – written & verbal
*Good working knowledge of MS Excel
*Background within property investment, real estate, or asset-backed environments
*Strong technical grounding, ideally with early career experience in audit or practice
SALARY & BENEFITS
*£90,000 – £100,000 + benefits
*Hybrid working arrangement
*Maidenhead office base
*Permanent leadership role with real influence on business direction