Head of Operational Finance

Responsibilities of the Head of Operational Finance will include;

• Build strong, open relationships with all internal investment management teams and external stakeholders to ensure the finance function delivers robust, timely financial data for decision making
• Ensure a robust financial control environment and that all Group policies and procedures are in place and operational
• Manage the outsourced finance team and identify and implement efficiencies where appropriate
• Take a lead role in all areas of operational finance for the business, including:
  • Support scenario planning for acquisitions, asset management, leasing transactions by providing decision making information for and oversight of approval papers
  • Lead the design, content and review of monthly and quarterly management information including the IFRS accounting for income, non-recoverable costs and service charge including detailed variance analysis versus budget
  • Liaise with external auditors to ensure there is a clear understanding of operational finance
  • Ensure all operational metrics on arrears, service charge, deposits
  • Oversight of covenant compliance across the portfolio
  • Lead reporting to joint venture partners and relationship management
  • Lead role in ad-hoc transactions or specific projects as required
  • Play a key role in shaping the future of the businesses Finance function
  • Be a vocal champion for the adoption of new ways of working and new tools

The ideal Head of Operational Finance will be;

• ACA/ACCA qualified + significant years PQE
• Experienced within real estate finance
• A strong team player, who is able to work well with senior stakeholders
• Proactive and embracive of change