Brewer Morris has been engaged on a confidential search to appoint a Chief Financial Officer for a high‑growth real estate investment manager. The organisation is dynamic, entrepreneurial, and well‑capitalised, with an impressive track record of partnering with private and institutional capital. Having experienced significant growth in recent years, the business is entering the next phase of its evolution and requires a commercially focused CFO to help drive strategic and operational excellence. The company operates across multiple real estate asset classes and would like someone with varied experience within RE.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior finance leader to join a fast‑paced, ambitious environment with direct Board exposure and influence. The CFO will shape the financial strategy, lead a multi‑disciplinary finance function, and play a pivotal role in supporting the continued expansion of the platform. The role offers highly competitive compensation, a strong benefits package, and requires five days per week in the London office.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the CEO and Board to drive business performance and long‑term strategy.
- Contribute to investment decisions and commercial strategy at Board and Investment Committee level.
- Lead and set the strategic focus for direct reports across fund finance, group finance, and property finance.
- Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and KPI development.
- Ensure robust financial controls and compliance, including FCA-related requirements.
- Oversee audit, tax, and compliance activities.
- Lead financial due diligence, structuring, and debt origination for real estate transactions.
- Manage lender relationships and oversee all debt facilities.
- Identify and lead system and technology implementations.
- Develop, mentor, and grow high‑performing finance teams.
- Drive finance transformation through technology, automation, and AI.
- Maintain strong relationships with investors and lenders.
- Ensure timely, accurate, and high‑quality reporting to all stakeholders.
Required Skills, Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
- Proven CFO currently working in a Real Estate Fund of £1billion - £3billion AUM in size.
- Strong understanding of regulated environments and institutional capital
- Experience within an FCA‑regulated investment management business.
- Demonstrated success in debt transactions, structuring, and financial leadership, with a strong lender network.
- Experience in finance transformation, systems implementation, and team development.
- Commercially astute, entrepreneurial, and comfortable operating at both strategic and hands‑on operational levels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at Board level.
- Experience with private equity or fund management structures.
- Track record of delivering operational efficiencies through technology.
- Exposure to complex stakeholder environments including family offices and institutional investors.
The role pays well and offers great opportunity for the individual to be instrumental in the strategy for growth of the organization.
If you feel this role is a good fit for your experience and you would like to find out more, please apply below or reach out to me directly at chrisstringer@brewermorris.com.
