Financial Controller

We are partnering with a prestigious international real estate investment and development group on the appointment of a Financial Controller into their London-based UK finance team. The wider organisation is one of the most established names in large-scale, high-quality real estate development, with a diverse portfolio of landmark projects globally.

This is a high-visibility role within a small, collaborative UK finance team. You will take ownership of the financial reporting and day-to-day finance operations for a number of UK entities and joint ventures, working closely with the Finance Director and partnering with teams both locally and overseas. The role demands a commercial mindset alongside strong technical capability, with significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the business.

It is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong, hands-on qualified accountant who enjoys variety, autonomy and direct involvement in complex group structures and high-value development projects.

Reporting to the Finance Director, managing one qualified accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Producing timely monthly management accounts for all relevant UK entities, including manual consolidations and equity accounting under IFRS.
• Preparing annual IFRS statutory accounts and lead schedules, and acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors - ensuring filings are completed accurately and to deadline.
• Producing monthly project status reports and co-ordinating closely with the wider group finance team.
• Leading the annual budgeting and re-forecasting process, including group finance templates, with ongoing monitoring of performance and variance analysis.
• Owning the day-to-day use of the group's ERP system, maintaining all modules (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger) in line with group IT and finance policies.
• Managing day-to-day treasury activity, including monthly debt and equity drawdowns, loan utilisation requests for development facilities, and ensuring approvals and payments run to a strict timetable.
• Overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process across multiple UK entities and projects, from data entry through to payment runs and reconciliations.
• Supporting the Finance Director on Board proposals, finance recommendations, policy and procedure documentation, systems improvements and executive dashboards.
• Managing, mentoring and developing one qualified accountant, ensuring the team delivers to a consistently high standard.

We are looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• ACA or ACCA fully qualified, with at least 3 years' post-qualified experience.
• Prior experience within the real estate sector - ideally including exposure to development projects, joint ventures and complex group structures.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS, with working knowledge of UK / US GAAP.
• Proven experience of managing or mentoring at least one direct report.
• Advanced Excel skills, with the ability to handle complex models, consolidations and reporting.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into clear insight for senior stakeholders.
• A hands-on, pragmatic approach - comfortable operating in a small team and balancing detailed delivery with broader oversight

Our client offers a highly competitive package designed to attract top-tier finance talent, including:

• Base salary of £90,000.
• Discretionary bonus of c. 20%.
• Family private medical healthcare, including worldwide travel insurance.
• Income protection and 4x Death in Service cover.
• On-site staff gym.

This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised real estate developer at a pivotal point, with genuine scope to make the role your own and progress your career within an internationally connected business.

If you are a qualified accountant with real estate experience and the technical strength to step into a Financial Controller seat, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV, or get in touch directly for a confidential conversation about the role.