Chief Financial Officer

This property and construction group is entering a defining phase of its development. With a growing pipeline of projects and long-term plans to scale, the business is focused on strengthening financial leadership to support disciplined growth, capital management, and decision-making at Board level. They are now seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and act as a trusted partner to the CEO and Board.

The Role
Working closely with the CEO and Board, the Chief Financial Officer will take ownership of financial strategy, governance, and performance insight across the business. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on oversight, supporting funding activity, project delivery, and commercial decision-making within a capital-intensive, project-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the financial strategy in line with business objectives

• Partner with the CEO and Board on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and long-term value creation

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling across projects and the wider business

• Lead and develop the finance team, embedding strong standards, accountability, and performance

• Support fundraising activity and manage relationships with investors, lenders, and advisers

• Ensure robust financial controls, governance, and risk management frameworks

• Provide the Board with timely, clear financial reporting, budgets, and commercial insight

• Oversee cash flow, capital allocation, and balance sheet management across the group

• Manage statutory reporting, audit processes, and compliance with tax and regulatory requirements

• Contribute commercial insight to new developments, partnerships, and business opportunities

Candidate Profile

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

• Proven CFO or senior finance leadership experience within property, construction, or capital-intensive sectors

• Strong technical accounting background combined with commercial judgement

• Experience working with investors, lenders, or growth capital structures

• Confident operating at Board level, able to influence and challenge constructively

• Hands-on leadership style with strong financial modelling and analytical capability

• Comfortable operating in a project-driven environment with competing priorities