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Head of Real Estate - Finance
Employer Location England, Swindon, Wiltshire Salary Up to 120,000 + 20% Closing date 18 Jun 2025 View more categoriesView less categories Sector Salary band Contract type Hours Where will they be working You need to or to save a job.
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Our client
Working for my client you'll find growth and career opportunities across all their businesses. They have intentionally built to help you succeed. Their reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Their expertise is diverse, with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Their clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and they have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.
They are a people business and recognise that their success is due to their talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. They are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of their employees and reflects their broader communities and client-base.
The role
Head of the Real Estate & Infrastructure Operations team that provides end-to-end specialist accounting and operational support in respect of Investments circa. £7BN UK Real Estate and Infrastructure businesses.
Alongside accountability for the team that delivers business-as-usual accounting and operational support, this role is accountable for managing change and delivering operational excellence in response to the strategic and tactical goals of the business.
How you will spend your time..
1. Responsible for departmental planning to manage change and achieve the strategic goals of the business.
2. Responsible for driving through departmental and cross-team improvements to achieve operational excellence.
3. Responsible for management of three direct reports and accountable for a team of c. 40 indirect reports in respect of recruitment, training, motivation and development.
4. Representing the department internally and externally, for example, at board meetings, committee meetings and with key investors.
5. Accountable for all aspects of running the Operations
6. Member of the Property Business Management Team with joint responsibility for meeting the committee's objectives including
To be successful in this role, you will have..
7. Post-qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
8. Experience working with UK Real Estate and Infrastructure funds would also be of benefit.
9. Experience in a senior management position within a Financial Services environment.
10. Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Jersey and Luxembourg.
11. Clear and concise communicator dealing with clients and colleagues at all levels (including Fund Managers, boards, committees, fund administrators, investors, suppliers and auditors).
12. Experience managing and motivating a team with multiple competing priorities.
13. Ability to identify and drive through cross-team operational efficiencies and control improvements, managing risks appropriately on own initiative.
14. Ability to deal with complex issues as they arise.
15. Client focus-driven.
16. Forward-thinking with excellent planning skills.
17. Self-starter, deadline-driven and can work on your own initiative.
What you will receive
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and retention bonus on completion of the 12-month contract as well as fantastic experience working with an employer of choice within the Wiltshire market.
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Company
At Hays we invest in lifelong partnerships that empower people and businesses to succeed. With over 50 years’ success under our belts and a workforce of 10,000+ people across 32 countries, we’ve evolved to put our customers at the heart of everything we do.
From CFO to Newly Qualified, we work with talented finance professionals and match them with organisations where they can achieve a lasting impact.
So much more than specialist recruiters in accounting and finance, what really sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. All our consultants have strong relationships across the industry and the support of our extensive global network. That’s why organisations of all types and sizes – from international blue chips to SMEs – trust us to find the people who can help transform their business.
So, whether you want something local or international, permanent, or interim, we have the breadth of coverage and the depth of understanding to help you find it.
We have specialist recruitment teams in the following areas:
18. Corporate Governance
19. Credit Control
20. Part-Qualified Accountant
21. Payroll
22. Public Practice Accounting
23. Public Services Accounting
24. Senior Finance – Qualified
25. Support, Ledgers & Bookkeeping
26. Tax & Treasury
You can rely on us to deliver today and help you plan for tomorrow
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