(Interim) Director of Finance (Property Development & Capital Projects)
* Major UK Public Institution
* Day Rate (inside IR mths
* Based Oxford | Hybrid-working (likely 2–3 days on-site minimum)
A major UK public institution is seeking a commercially astute
Director of Commercial Capital Finance
to lead financial strategy across capital investments and strategic partnerships. This interim role offers the opportunity to shape transformative estate developments and commercial ventures at one of the country's most respected organisations.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, you will:
* Ensure financial sustainability and value for money across estate and infrastructure initiatives.
* Lead financial structuring for large-scale capital projects and joint ventures.
* Oversee treasury, tax, and insurance functions.
* Support pension strategy for defined benefit schemes.
* Contribute to strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives.
* Play an active role in the Finance Leadership Team, promoting a collaborative and inclusive culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Capital Strategy
: Align financing with estate priorities and long-term affordability.
* Project Leadership
: Drive financial modelling and planning for major capital initiatives.
* Commercial Partnerships
: Provide finance input into joint ventures and commercial deals.
* Pensions
: Lead valuation responses, investment advice, and stakeholder communications.
* Team Oversight
: Manage tax and treasury teams, ensuring service quality and resilience.
* Strategic Input
: Represent finance in sustainability and infrastructure projects.
What You'll Bring
* Proven experience in structuring major capital/property deals (e.g. income strip, DBFO).
* Strong financial modelling, planning, and analysis capabilities.
* Expertise in funding, tax, treasury, and legal aspects of transactions.
* Knowledge of defined benefit pension schemes and investment strategy.
* Excellent communication skills, especially with non-finance stakeholders.
* Strategic thinking, integrity, and collaborative leadership.
* Recognised financial or accounting qualification.
Desirable
: Experience in the public sector, higher education, or similarly complex organisations; operational of tax and treasury experts.