Chief Financial Officer

We are working with a UK focussed Investment Management firm who are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join their leadership team based in Central London.

This is an integral business hire and exciting opportunity working with the CEO and board in a strategic and commercial role. You will be actively involved in growing their AUM via direct real estate investment and corporate M&A transactions.

Key Chief Financial Officer responsibilities include:

1. Execute complex business plans, strengthen and broaden relationships with equity / debt capital partners.
2. Take ownership of group reporting, budgeting, forecasting and performance insight.
3. Lead treasury and capital management: debt strategy, lender relationships and covenant management.
4. Support transaction execution (asset and corporate), including structuring of funds and investment vehicles.
5. Oversee audit, tax and compliance, building efficient, well-controlled processes
6. Drive and champion financial transformation, via data automation and AI.

Chief Financial Officer requirements:

1. Current CFO or Financial Director level experience, within the UK real estate market.
2. Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
3. Strong track record in debt structuring, lender relationship management
4. and treasury discipline.
5. Experience with fund structures and institutional capital frameworks;
6. regulated environments (FCA would be advantageous).
7. Ability to drive operational efficiency through technology and process redesign.
8. Excellent commercial acumen and ability to lead and influence in a proactive and consultative manner.

Salary is competitive, plus bonuses and benefits package.

Office based in Central London.

If this opportunity is if interest and you have the experience required, please apply with you updated CV.