Experience Level – Professionals with more than 5 years of relevant experience
Start Date – Spring 2026
Location – Mayfair, London
Contract Type – Full-time, on-site. One day per week working from home will also be possible
About SAV Group
SAV Group is a specialist property investor and developer, focusing on repositioning and redeveloping assets across the UK. We aim to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we operate.
The combined value of SAV Group’s completed and ongoing projects exceeds £800 million. We specialise in enhancing hotels, student accommodation, apartment buildings, and retail properties through strategic asset management, repositioning, and redevelopment.
SAV Group operates a hybrid private equity real estate model. The Group invests through its own discretionary Funds and, on a project-by-project basis, alongside existing LPs and joint venture partners. Investments are typically structured via SPVs and project-level financing.
At SAV Group, we’re building a team of curious minds who are motivated by impact and thrive in analytical environments. If you enjoy solving complex problems, exploring investment opportunities, and engaging with ideas that push boundaries, you’ll fit right in.
About the Role
The Finance Director will lead and oversee the full finance function across SAV Group, including Funds and multiple project-level SPVs. The role combines financial control with strategic oversight, acting as a core partner to the senior management team, investors, and lenders.
This is a senior, high-impact position covering accounting, corporate finance, fund finance, project finance, reporting, and compliance within a private equity real estate investment, development, and operating platform.
The Finance Director will manage a high-performing finance team of five professionals and oversee the finance function across approximately seven active projects.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
- Lead, develop, and mentor the accounting and finance team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
- Take ownership of the finance function, setting clear priorities and responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain finance operating frameworks, processes, and controls
- Maintain oversight of accurate bookkeeping, transaction records and reconciliations
- Overall financial control for the SAV Group corporate entities, projects, and Funds
- Oversight of all banking relationships and facilities
Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll
- Oversee invoicing, tenant rent collection, payroll, staff expenses, and supplier payments
- Set up and ongoing management of pension schemes
Project Finance & Cost Control
- Partner with development and project teams on cost control, cash flow forecasting, and funding drawdowns
- Coordinate lender drawdowns and reporting in conjunction with Project Managers and contractors
- Provide financial insight at the project level to support delivery and investment performance
Fund Management & Investor Relations
- Lead the preparation and delivery of investor communications and Funds updates
- Manage equity drawdowns and distributions in line with fund and JV documentation
- Coordinate and manage fund and SPV audits
- Ownership of investor onboarding processes and KYC
- Oversight of FCA regulatory compliance
- Own the month-end close process and ensure timely, high-quality financial information
- Oversee the preparation of statutory accounts in line with UK reporting standards
- Ensure compliance with UK tax and regulatory obligations, including VAT
- Manage lender reporting, covenant monitoring, and debt-related disclosures
Qualifications & Experience
The points below describe, in SAV Group’s view, the profile of an ideal candidate. We recognise that some strong candidates may not meet all criteria and encourage applicants to highlight the experience, judgement and perspective they would bring to the role.
A wide range of finance experience will be considered, including investment banking, private equity, accounting, audit, bank risk departments, real estate funds, REITs, and the Big Four.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, or another quantitative or related discipline
- A recognised accounting or finance qualification (e.g. CA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CFA) is advantageous but not essential
- An MBA is also welcome
Knowledge & Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a rigorous attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of UK accounting principles and financial reporting standards
- Organisational and people management skills
- Robust understanding of financial fundamentals, with the capability to interpret and analyse complex financial data
- Strong work ethic
- Team-oriented, with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, hands‑on environment
- Fundraising experience is advantageous
- Competitive salary of £130,000 – £160,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications
- Opportunity to join the R&C scheme within 12–18 months
- Support for continuous professional development
Application Process
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via email to recruitment@savgroup.co.uk. Please use the following subject line in your email: SAV Group Finance Director – (First Name) (Last Name)
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