Finance Director (Private Equity Real Estate)

The Edge Partnership

Singapore

10-15 Years

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Job Description

A well-backed real estate investment platform is seeking a commercially astute Finance Director to lead finance operations, capital management, and investor-related activities across its regional portfolio. This is a high-impact role within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, partnering closely with investment and senior leadership teams.

Please contact Brendan Low or email your CV directly in Word format to

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Key responsibilities

Lead the finance function across a portfolio of real estate investments, overseeing financial reporting, consolidation, and month-end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Take ownership of treasury operations, including liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, and optimisation of funding structures across multiple entities and jurisdictions
Manage capital activities, including execution of capital calls, distributions, and ongoing investor funding requirements
Act as a key finance partner to the investment team, supporting acquisitions, divestments, and asset management decisions through financial analysis and structuring insights
Oversee fund-level finance matters, including performance tracking, portfolio analytics, and alignment with investment mandates and return expectations
Lead investor-related finance activities, including preparation of reporting packs, responding to investor queries, and supporting stakeholder communications
Establish and strengthen financial controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes across the platform
Drive budgeting, forecasting, and business planning processes, providing forward-looking insights to support strategic decision-making
Manage banking relationships, financing arrangements, and refinancing initiatives in collaboration with lenders and external partners
Build, mentor, and lead a lean finance team, fostering a high-performance and hands-on culture
Work closely with external stakeholders including auditors, tax advisors, fund administrators, and service providers to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
Champion process improvements, automation, and scalability of finance operations in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment

Role requirements

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline with a recognised professional qualification (e.g. CA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent)
10-15 years of relevant experience, with strong exposure to private equity real estate, real estate funds, or investment platforms
Proven experience in treasury, cash flow management, and capital structuring within an investment or asset-heavy environment
Strong understanding of fund structures, capital calls, investor reporting, and performance analysis
Prior experience partnering with investment teams on transactions (acquisitions, divestments, refinancing) is highly advantageous
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams within lean, fast-paced environments
Strong technical grounding in financial reporting, consolidation, and governance frameworks
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and external investors
Hands-on, adaptable, and able to operate effectively in an agile, evolving organisation
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational execution