Head of Fund Finance - Real Estate

Salary/Rate:£125,000 - £150,000 per annum + plus bonus
Job Type:Hybrid
Contract Type:Contract
Town/City:City of London
County:Greater London
Sector:Corporate Accounting & Finance
Job ref:JN -062025-83806_1749814078
Post Date:13. 06. 2025
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Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious global Asset Manager is seeking a Head of Fund Finance & Operations to oversee their multi-billion pounds UK Real Estate portfolio.

You will lead a high-performing large finance and operations team, including three direct reports, delivering specialist accounting, financial, and operational support across a broad range of real estate fund structures. This role also plays a pivotal part in driving transformational change and achieving operational excellence to support the firm's strategic growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Set the strategic direction for the team, spearheading change management and continuous improvement initiatives across fund finance operations
  • Ensure robust control, accuracy, and compliance in accounting, NAV pricing, taxation, reporting, and performance measurement for various fund structures, including unit trusts, limited partnerships, PAIFs, and offshore entities.
  • Act as the senior representative in board meetings, internal committees, and with key external stakeholders such as investors, auditors, depositaries, and regulatory bodies
  • Oversee relationships with third-party providers (e.g., administrators, trustees, valuers) and ensure compliance with investment guidelines and regulatory standards
  • Lead operational aspects of fund launches, terminations, and other complex change initiatives
  • Contribute to the firm's property business management committee, ensuring effective risk identification and mitigation, policy development, and oversight of third-party service providers

Minimum Requirements

  • Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
  • Proven experience in real estate and/ or infrastructure fund operations within financial services
  • Strong leadership skills, with a track record of managing large teams
  • Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK and Luxembourg
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, influencing, and communication capabilities
  • A strong understanding of accounting, taxation, regulatory reporting, and operational best practices for real estate structures

This is a rare chance to step into a leadership role in a highly respected investment platform and leave your stamp in a critical for the business position.

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