Division Head - Banking & Treasury - Real Estate - CA

Division Head - Banking & Treasury

Job Description:

- Our client is a respected real estate developer known for creating luxurious holiday homes in some of the most sought-after locations. With a strong commitment to employee growth and a collaborative work culture, this is an ideal environment for professionals looking to make an impact in the real estate industry.

Key Role & Responsibilities:

- Lead Treasury Operations: Oversee the treasury function, ensuring effective management of cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support the company's real estate development activities.

- Investment Decision-Making: Provide strategic direction on investment decisions, evaluating funding options, capital structure, and financing strategies to support real estate projects and business growth.

- Banking Relationships: Manage and strengthen relationships with banking partners, negotiating financing terms, credit facilities, and loan structures to support ongoing projects and operational needs.

- Budgeting & Cash Flow Management: Collaborate with senior management to prepare and monitor the annual budget and cash flow forecasts, ensuring adequate liquidity for construction projects, land acquisition, and other investments.

- Risk Management & Hedging: Develop and implement risk management strategies, including hedging techniques for managing interest rate, currency, and commodity risks associated with real estate development.

- Capital Management & Funding: Lead initiatives for securing short-term and long-term financing, ensuring an optimal capital structure and financial resources to fund projects, acquisitions, and other corporate initiatives.

- Reporting & Strategic Planning: Provide regular financial insights to senior management regarding liquidity, debt levels, investment performance, and the financial health of the organization.

Functional Skill Set Required for the Role:

- Minimum Qualification: Qualified CA (Chartered Accountant) or MBA in Finance. Additional certifications in Treasury Management or Investment Banking are preferred.

- Minimum Experience: 10 years in treasury, banking, or corporate finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, preferably within the real estate or infrastructure sector.

- Technical Skills: Expertise in Treasury Management Systems (TMS), financial modeling, cash forecasting, and automation tools like Power BI.

- Industry Expertise: Deep understanding of the real estate sector, including funding requirements for large-scale projects, land acquisition financing, and capital markets / connections with banks.

- Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage key banking relationships and collaborate across departments to ensure efficient treasury operations.