FINANCE DIRECTOR

FINANCE DIRECTOR

INDEPENDENT REGIONAL PROPERTY DEVELOPER

ROMSEY, HAMPSHIRE

We are delighted to be retained by the Highwood Group, a highly successful and very well-run regional property developer which is poised for immediate and significant growth.  Critical to this is the appointment of a high calibre and commercially focused Finance Director who will play a lead role in driving the expansion of the recently launched Highwood Homes business and support the Group Board in all aspects of financial strategy and control.

Highwood Homes was formed in 2016 in response to a specific development opportunity created by the Group.  The company will become the new brand for residential development for the Group and is already committed to the delivery of a significant high profile project in the local area with the first phase delivering over 500 new homes.  Future prospects for Highwood Homes and the rest of the Group are potentially very exciting as the business develops its significant land interests creating a platform for Highwood Homes to become a major regional house builder in the South.

The incoming Finance Director will be a member of the Highwood Homes board with responsibility for financial strategy and control.   He or she will also be pivotal in ensuring the Group board is able to make sound, commercial decisions based on accurate and meaningful financial information and advice across all areas of the business.  There are excellent prospects for future development.

This is a key and challenging role in a very successful and evolving entrepreneurial business.   It requires a high calibre and commercially driven finance professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  First class business acumen and the ability to quickly understand how the business works and how to maximise its potential will be essential.

Candidates should be qualified accountants and previously experienced the running of a finance function where strong financial controls and cash management are essential to success.  This experience is likely to have been gained in a medium sized construction or property development business delivering a range of high quality projects.  Strong costing and project management skills are essential as is the ability to get the best out of people and processes to add commercial benefits across the business.  Previous experience of fundraising, growth integration and contract negotiation will be of interest.