Finance Director

Finance Director Southampton

Our client is a long‑established, family‑run property group with a strong presence across Southern Hampshire. With a diverse residential portfolio, they are now seeking a highly experienced Finance Director to join their senior leadership team.

This is a pivotal role, responsible for driving financial strategy, ensuring robust financial control, and supporting commercial decision‑making across both the rental and development sides of the business.

The Role

This is a hands‑on leadership position within an SME environment, requiring strong technical capability, commercial acumen and the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in property finance, cash flow management, rent and arrears oversight, and development‑related financial control.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

Lead financial strategy and provide insight to the Board

Support strategic decision‑making, capital allocation and long‑term planning

Provide commercial evaluation of acquisitions, disposals and development opportunities

Cashflow, Funding & Banking

Maintain full oversight of Group cash flow and liquidity

Manage banking relationships and negotiate funding facilities

Ensure compliance with lender covenants and reporting requirements

Lead funding strategy for development projects

Financial Planning & Reporting

Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cash flow projections

Deliver accurate, timely management accounts and financial reporting

Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts

Property & Development Oversight

Oversee financial performance of the rental portfolio, including income, arrears and voids

Monitor development spend and ensure strong cost control

Provide financial input into development viability and project structuring

Operational Finance & Controls

Ensure robust financial processes, governance and statutory compliance

Oversee tax, VAT and Companies House requirements

Maintain oversight of creditor and debtor positions

Commercial & Legal Interface

Support negotiation and structuring of intercompany and development agreements

Liaise with auditors, tax advisors, banks and legal partners

Leadership

Lead and develop the finance function

Build a high‑performance culture with strong accountability

Requirements

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Proven senior finance leadership experience within an SME

Strong cash flow and liquidity management expertise

Experience managing banking relationships and funding structures

Excellent commercial judgement

Experience in property, rental or development‑led businesses preferred

Development finance and cost control experience

Familiarity with asset‑backed lending and covenant structures

Experience with Xero or similar cloud‑based accounting systems

What’s In It For You

Strategic influence within a growing organisation

Supportive, collaborative leadership team

Clear opportunities for progression

If you’re a commercially minded finance leader looking for a strategic role within a dynamic property group, please today. We look forward to hearing from you.

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