Head of Finance

Posted 13 hours 36 minutes ago by We Do Group

£90,000 - £100,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Berkshire, Wokingham, United Kingdom, RG401
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