Finance Director

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