Head of Finance and Administration

Job title : Head of Finance and Administration

Role Overview

• We are seeking a high-calibre Head of Finance and Administration to lead financial governance, risk management, and operational finance within a fast-growing real estate investment and construction business.
• This role is designed for a dynamic, detail-oriented finance leader with strong grounding in audit, corporate assurance, and financial operations, ideally from a Big 4 background.
• The ideal candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making, while building robust financial systems to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Control:

• Oversee end-to-end financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements and management reports
• Implement strong internal controls across all financial processes
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and capital allocation strategies

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory, tax, and statutory requirements
• Strengthen governance frameworks and financial control systems
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and financial institutions

Audit & Assurance:

• Lead internal audit processes and coordinate external audit engagements
• Drive audit readiness and ensure zero material audit findings
• Establish and maintain robust audit trails and documentation standards
• Implement best practices from corporate assurance environments

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering:

• Provide financial insights to support executive decision-making and investment strategies
• Evaluate project viability, ROI, and financial performance of real estate developments
• Partner with leadership on business expansion, cost optimization, and profitability
• Support funding strategies, investor reporting, and financial structuring

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering (Additional Points):

• Develop and manage cash flow forecasting models to ensure adequate liquidity and support business growth objectives.
• Lead treasury management activities and optimize working capital across the organization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions to support funding requirements.
• Support debt raising, project financing, and other capital-raising initiatives for real estate and construction projects.
• Assess financing options and provide recommendations on the most effective funding structures for business growth.

Risk Management & Business Resilience:

• Develop financial contingency plans to safeguard the organization during periods of economic uncertainty or operational disruption.
• Identify emerging financial risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to protect business continuity.
• Support executive management during crisis situations through scenario planning, financial modeling, and strategic decision support.

Process Improvement & Leadership:

• Build and optimize scalable financial systems and reporting frameworks
• Lead and mentor finance team members to deliver high performance
• Drive continuous improvement across finance, audit, and risk functions

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional certification required (e.g., ACA, ACCA)
• 610 years' experience in finance, audit, or risk management
• Strong preference for candidates with Big 4 experience (KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, EY)
• Experience in real estate, construction, or investment environments is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong expertise in financial reporting, audit, and internal controls
• Deep understanding of risk management and corporate governance frameworks
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment

What We're Looking For:

• A finance leader who understands that cash flow is the lifeblood of the business and can effectively manage, forecast, and optimize it.
• Someone capable of leveraging strong banking and financial institution relationships to support fundraising and financing activities.
• A strategic thinker who can remain calm under pressure and help steer the organization through financial or operational crises.
• A commercially minded professional who goes beyond reporting numbers and actively contributes to business growth and sustainability.
• A corporate assurance professional who can transition seamlessly into industry
• A hands-on finance leader who combines technical depth with execution
• Someone passionate about building structure, driving compliance, and enabling growth
• A professional who thrives on accountability, ownership, and results.