Summary: The Commercial & Finance Director will lead the financial strategy for a £9bn+ business, focusing on urban developments and capital allocation. This role requires extensive financial analysis and direct involvement in investment decisions, while also managing a team and providing business partnership support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate finance and be adept at complex financial modelling. This position emphasizes hands-on engagement and leadership within a mature finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team delivering appraisal modelling and investment analysis for major urban developments and transactions.
• Directly deliver appraisal modelling and reporting for existing and new development propositions, creating bespoke solutions for complex opportunities.
• Guide and support the Senior Corporate Finance Analyst, performing technical peer reviews as needed.
• Provide direct business partnership to development teams, offering commercial finance, risk management, and aggregated reporting support.
• Implement appropriate financial metrics and targets for real estate investment, maintaining hurdle rates.
• Actively engage in tasks, including working extensively with large Excel models and systems.
• Represent finance on significant internal capital decision committees.
• Lead capital forecasting and P&L reporting for development and investment activities.
• Act as a subject matter expert on real estate capital investment and development for group capital allocation and strategic planning.
• Take on broader finance function leadership and capability development roles as required.

Key Skills:

• Deep knowledge and extensive experience in real estate, particularly in development and investment transactions.
• Background in surveying or development real estate.
• Expert financial modelling and analysis skills, with experience in building complex models and drafting substantial technical recommendations.
• Significant experience in technical appraisal and Board-level decision materials, with the ability to deliver presentations at Board level.
• Desired qualifications: ACA/CIMA, with additional investment qualifications (e.g., CFA or IMC) and substantial post-qualification experience.
• Highly numerate with extensive experience in financial modelling and analysis.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to lead teams and functions effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail, considering business-wide implications and offering clear direction and solutions.
• Exceptional communication and drafting skills, operating with credibility at all levels of the business.
• Executive-level influencing and partnering skills, demonstrated through professional relationships and trust-based working.
• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively to ensure team and individual delivery to timescales.
• Emotional intelligence and resilience, suitable for a senior leader in a mature finance function.
• Confident ownership and leadership of tasks and deliverables at short notice.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other