Finance Director

Company: Deverell Smith
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

We are exclusively partnered with a fast-growing real estate investment and asset management platform that has scaled to c.£300m AUM in just 18 months. As the business continues its strong acquisition and asset management strategy, it is now seeking its first in-house Finance Director to build, own, and lead the entire finance function.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a newly created position where you will have full autonomy to establish best-in‑class financial processes, partner closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in supporting the company’s ongoing growth.

The Opportunity

  • Take full ownership of the finance function across the group and SPVs
  • Lead all financial control, reporting, cashflow management, and statutory accounting
  • Support acquisitions and disposals, including financial due diligence, transaction analysis, and integration
  • Work closely with the founders, investment, and asset management teams to provide commercial insight and decision support
  • Develop and implement scalable financial systems, controls, and reporting processes from the ground up
  • Oversee tax, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements
  • Contribute to strategic planning, budgeting, and long‑term business performance

About You

  • A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
  • Experienced in real estate finance – ideally commercial
  • Comfortable in a hands‑on, sole‑charge environment
  • Confident supporting transactions and leading financial due diligence
  • Strong in technical accounting, financial control, and reporting
  • Entrepreneurial, proactive, and excited by the challenge of building a finance function from scratch

Why This Role?

  • Greenfield mandate – shape and build the entire finance function
  • High visibility with founders and senior leaders
  • Broad remit across transactions, asset management, strategy, and financial operations
  • Join a business at a pivotal stage of growth with significant upward potential

If you’re interested in learning more, please apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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Posted: March 27th, 2026