Finance Director

About the Role

Finance Director – Real Estate Investment - London

We are seeking an exceptional Finance Director to play a pivotal role in building and scaling a London residential development business. This is a great opportunity to join a large Group with an early stage UK with offering significant scope for impact, leadership, and long-term career growth.

The Role

As Finance Director, you will act as the critical link between Group strategy and the UK real estate market. You will lead on capital strategy, financing, and M&A execution, driving high-value transactions while ensuring alignment with long-term investment objectives.

You will oversee the full transaction lifecycle from origination and structuring through to execution and post-investment optimisation while developing a strong network across the UK and European financial ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate Group strategy into executable UK financing and investment plans
• Align capital deployment with market conditions, regulatory frameworks, and opportunity flow
• Source and structure financing solutions across senior debt, mezzanine, JV equity, and forward funding
• Build relationships with banks, lenders, funds, and institutional capital providers
• Identify and evaluate UK real estate investment opportunities (assets, platforms, distressed situations)
• Lead valuation, structuring, due diligence, negotiation, and transaction closing
• Manage relationships with advisors including investment banks, law firms, and consultants
• Monitor market trends, interest rates, regulatory changes, and competitor activity
• Provide actionable insights to inform investment and financing strategy
• Conduct comprehensive risk analysis across legal, tax, financial, and market dimensions
• Develop mitigation strategies to support robust decision-making
• Coordinate cross-border teams and drive transaction processes end-to-end
• Optimise capital structures post-acquisition (refinancing, equity restructuring, exits)
• Monitor investment performance to maximise returns and efficiency

About You

• 10+ years’ experience in UK/European real estate finance, investment, or M&A
• Proven track record across development finance, structured lending, joint ventures, and acquisitions
• Extensive understanding of UK real estate capital markets and financing structures
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and risk assessment capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to lead transactions from origination through to closing
• Established network across lenders, investors, advisors, and financial institutions
• Strong knowledge of UK regulatory, tax, and compliance frameworks
• Able to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a early stage venture with high-impact role with strategic influence and autonomy. The opportunity to shape the platform, team, and investment approach from inception.