Finance Operations Lead

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all lenders—managing all day-to-day communication and back-and-forth required to advance and receive draws

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with lender asset managers, construction monitors

• Navigate lender queries, information requests, and conditions professionally and efficiently

• Ensure all loan covenants, reporting requirements, and draw conditions are met on time

• Coordinate internally with project managers, contractors, and the development team to gather and verify draw documentation

• Own the full insurance lifecycle across all projects and entities - builder's risk, general liability, title, and other required coverages

• Proactively solicit and evaluate quotes from brokers; make recommendations and coordinate binding of coverage

• Manage premium payment schedules - ensure payments are made on time and reflected in project and company cashflow

• Maintain a live insurance register and ensure all coverage is lender-compliant at all times. Track renewal dates and initiate renewal processes ahead of expiry

• Track interest accruals and payment schedules across all construction and development loans

• Reconcile interest statements from lenders against internal records and flag discrepancies

• Work with the finance team to ensure interest payments are reflected accurately in project cost projections and company cashflow

• Act as the operational bridge between construction and capital teams

• Produce weekly and monthly reporting on draw status, upcoming payments, and projected funding needs

• Work closely with the CEO/Head of Capital to provide forward-looking cashflow inputs for treasury planning

• Flag cashflow pinch points early and work cross-functionally to mitigate timing risks

• 4–7 years of experience in real estate development finance, construction lending, or a related role

• Solid understanding of construction loan mechanics - draw procedures, lender requirements, inspection processes, and loan covenants.

• Experience managing schedules and liaising with brokers and lenders on coverage compliance

• Strong financial literacy - comfortable reading loan agreements, reconciling interest statements, and building cashflow models

• Highly organised with a track record of managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Excellent communicator - able to manage lender relationships professionally and coordinate internally across finance, development, and legal teams

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Drive, Gmail) - you build tools and trackers that others rely on

• High attention to detail and ownership mentality - you catch things before they become problems and follow through until they are resolved

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity - you can make sense of incomplete information, identify what matters

• Prior experience at a real estate developer, private equity real estate firm, or construction lender

• Familiarity with common lender draw platforms

• Exposure to multi-lender or syndicated loan structures

• Experience building or owning a cashflow model at the company level

• All draws are submitted and received accurately and on time - zero missed deadlines

• Insurance and interest payment schedules are tracked proactively, with no lapses or surprises

• The finance team always has a clear, current view of upcoming capital needs tied to the draw pipeline

• Lender relationships are well-managed and responsive - draws funds without unnecessary delays

If this sounds like the role you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply, and let’s talk!