Job Description
HEAD OF FINANCE – REAL ESTATE
Wokingham – Hybrid working – Permanent – Privately owned business with real operational influence
£90,000 – £100,000 + benefits
Are you an audit-trained finance leader looking for a broad, hands-on role? Do you enjoy working closely with decision-makers in a practical, commercially focused environment?
We’re hiring a Head of Finance for a privately owned real estate business with a strong track record and clear growth ambitions.
You’ll lead a small finance team while remaining closely involved in the detail, partnering senior leadership to support strategic decisions and day-to-day performance. The role offers genuine breadth, visibility, and the opportunity to shape financial processes in a stable, well-run organisation.
WISH LIST
* ACA-qualified with a foundation in practice / audit
* Experience leading a small finance team within an SME or owner-managed business
* Practical mindset with the confidence to take ownership and improve processes
THE ROLE
* Lead all financial management, reporting, and control activities
* Produce timely monthly management accounts with clear performance commentary
* Oversee statutory reporting, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance
* Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury, and banking relationships
* Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning cycles
* Support leadership with commercial analysis and investment decisions
* Oversee payroll processes and related financial controls
* Maintain robust balance sheet controls and reconciliations
* Manage supplier payments and cost oversight processes
* Partner operational teams to improve financial visibility and discipline
* Strengthen financial processes, systems, and internal controls
* Act as the primary finance contact for external advisers
YOUR PROFILE
* Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA, CIMA)
* Effective communicator – written & verbal
* Good working knowledge of MS Excel
* Trained within audit / practice with strong technical grounding
* Experience within real estate, property, or asset-backed environments
SALARY & BENEFITS
* £90,000 – £100,000 + benefits
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Permanent role
* Leadership position with real influence on business direction