CFO (Real Estate)

Roles & Responsibilities Our client is a high-growth real estate investment and development platform in Asia-Pacific. The business manages institutional capital and operates across multiple markets, combining fund management with development capabilities. This individual will work closely with the CEO and Board to drive capital strategy, oversee fund and corporate finance, and scale finance operations to support ambitious regional expansion. Key responsibilities: Strategic Financial Management & Planning Manage, develop and oversee the implementation of financial strategies, providing technical guidance and monitoring delivery in alignment with the broader organisation vision and objectives. Perform strategic financial analysis to review business performance and key trends against strategic priorities. Identify and implement initiatives to drive business performance. Provide support on the execution of business development opportunities, including providing financial analysis and monitoring that investment / project returns are maximised. Ensure finance is embedded as a partner in investment decision-making. Lead finance support for fundraising, due diligence, investor reporting, and LP engagement. Lead, develop and implement the annual strategic and operational financial plan. Ownership of preparation and management of the business plans including monthly and quarterly review process and reporting and driving business accountability to achieve outcomes. Act as and lead the primary liaison to the Audit & Risk Committee, ensuring the Board receives accurate, timely, and relevant financial insights (e.g., board packs) to support effective governance and decision-making. Financial Reporting and Controls Oversee and manage internal and external reporting requirements to ensure consistency, accuracy and timeliness of financial and non-financial reporting to achieve regulatory and business outcomes. Oversee technical accounting, tax and treasury matters, leveraging internal and external advisors where appropriate. Drive digitalisation of finance processes, including ERP upgrades and automation to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Implement and manage robust financial controls to ensure integrity of all financial systems, processes and outputs. Ensure robust review processes are in place for projects in delivery, including regular review of commercial assessments or cost plans (as relevant). Responsibility for ESG financial disclosure and alignment with global reporting standards. Fund Finance Oversee the establishment of new funds and vehicles, working with legal/tax advisors to ensure optimal structures and governance. Manage capital calls, distributions, and fund-level liquidity, including credit facilities. Deliver accurate and timely LP reporting (capital accounts, quarterly reports, performance metrics) and act as a key counterpart for investor queries and due diligence. Oversee AuM, NAV, and fund performance calculations, ensuring accuracy and consistency. Ensure funds adhere to partnership agreements, regulatory requirements, and audits, coordinating with fund administrators and external auditors. Capital Structure, Treasury & Investor Relations Manage and optimize capital structure to support business and fund growth. Ownership of treasury management including bonding capacity requirements, cash flow management, and framework to optimise liquidity at country, business and project levels. Support capital raising activities (debt and equity) and ensure investor reporting meets institutional standards. Risk & Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable financial, tax and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions. Implement risk management strategies to support and inform management decision making. Oversee enterprise risk management frameworks to ensure financial, operational and governance risks are proactively identified and mitigated. Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, with focus on succession planning, capability building and professional development. Foster a collaborative, accountable, and performance-driven team culture aligned to organizational strategy. Collaborate closely with all business segments and functions to align financial and operational priorities. Own and drive team to meet key deadlines. Has personal accountability on areas of responsibility. Qualifications Degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics with a professional accountancy qualification such as CFA/CA/CPA. Significant experience in senior financial leadership roles, and strong analytical, strategic, and leadership skills. Minimum 15 years of experience and is currently CFO/Deputy CFO Experience with real estate businesses which provide investment management services to institutional investors across multiple markets in Asia, third party construction management and experience working in a business that is in a high growth environment / backed by private equity. Key qualifications also include experience with financial software and analytics, a strong understanding of international tax issues, and the ability to build and motivate diverse teams. Please email your cv directly to in word format. Please note that due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We regret to inform you that your application for this position was unsuccessful if you do not hear from us in the next 5 business days. 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