Finance Director – Property Development & Construction

About the role

Harper May Ltd is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function of a fast‑growing, investor‑backed property and construction group. Reporting to the Chief Executive and sitting on the Board, you will shape financial strategy, ensure robust controls and support the company’s ambitious development pipeline.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute a financial strategy that underpins growth ambitions and capital deployment.
• Implement project accounting, cost tracking and margin reporting across all live developments.
• Manage liquidity, funding structures and banking relationships to sustain the development pipeline.
• Design and maintain financial controls, internal reporting and audit‑ready governance frameworks.
• Lead statutory accounts, tax strategy and compliance across multiple legal entities.
• Build and develop the finance team, driving process, technology and insight improvements.
• Partner with the MD and operational leaders to translate financial insight into strategic decisions.

Required profile

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with at least eight years post‑qualification experience in senior finance roles.
• Hands‑on experience in property development, construction or other project‑based sectors, including WIP accounting and cash‑flow cycle management.
• Proven track record of leading a finance team and establishing control frameworks in a growing business.
• Commercial mindset with experience supporting fundraising, M&A or growth‑capital decisions.
• Confident communicator able to engage at Board level and explain complex financial matters to non‑finance stakeholders.

Required skills

• WIP accounting
• Project accounting and margin management
• Financial reporting and statutory compliance
• Tax strategy and compliance
• Liquidity and funding management