Interim Finance Controller - Real Estate

Interim Finance Controller - Real Estate - OUR CLIENT is an established and forward-thinking property business with a strong track record of delivering successful commercial real estate and workplace projects. They specialise in identifying and creating high-quality spaces through strategic investment, asset management, and regeneration. With a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, the business offers a close-knit environment where individuals can make a genuine impact while contributing to the delivery of innovative property solutions.

They are now seeking a commercially minded Interim Financial Controller to take ownership of the finance function on a temporary basis, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and robust governance across the business. Working closely with senior leadership, the successful candidate will play a key role in driving financial performance, supporting strategic decision-making, and helping shape the continued growth of the organisation.

This is a fully office-based role, requiring attendance five days per week.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Monthly management accounts, cash reporting, and forecasting.
• Financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Banking, covenants, and lender reporting.
• Tax, fixed assets, and capital expenditure oversight.
• Revenue assurance, including invoicing and service charge processes.

• Financial controls, balance sheet integrity, and audit coordination.

Candidate Requirements:

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in property or real estate finance.
• Strong cash flow, reporting, and stakeholder management skills are essential, along with experience in banking covenants and ideally service charge environments.
• Someone hands-on, commercially minded, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting where they can genuinely help manage and potential shape the finance function.

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