Head of Finance

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