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 with in 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