Our client is seeking an accomplished and commercially minded General Manager, Finance to join a leading private real estate fund with a sizable portfolio. This role is ideal for a strategic leader who thrives in a high-growth environment, as the fund has clear ambitions to scale significantly over the coming years.
Reporting directly to the Fund CFO, this position offers high visibility with senior leadership and meaningful involvement in strategic and investment-related initiatives. You will be responsible for supporting the fund's investment strategy, maintaining financial discipline, and driving long-term value creation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight & Strategic Leadership
- Lead and manage the finance team, providing guidance and performance oversight.
- Partner with the CFO and investment/asset management teams to support portfolio performance and strategic initiatives.
- Oversee comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning at both fund and asset levels.
Fund & Portfolio Management
- Oversee fund accounting, NAV reporting, and investor reporting deliverables.
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and capital planning, including distributions and funding requirements.
- Analyze asset-level financial performance and support asset management initiatives through performance tracking.
Investment Support & Structuring
- Partner with the Investment team on new acquisitions, providing underwriting support and deal evaluation.
- Support transaction execution, including financial due diligence and coordination with external advisors.
- Collaborate on tax structuring for new investments and evaluate acquisition impact on fund-level returns.
Treasury, Financing & Governance
- Manage cash optimization, banking relationships, and covenant compliance
- Support negotiations with banks regarding financing terms and refinancing activities.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting (IFRS) and manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
- Strengthen internal controls and risk management frameworks.
Candidate Profile
- Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience, specifically including real estate private funds.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline, with a professional qualification (CPA, CA, or ACCA).
- Technical Skills: Proven expertise in transaction support, financial due diligence, tax structuring, and budgeting/forecasting within a real estate or private equity context.
- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage teams and act as a key finance business partner to internal and external stakeholders.
