Our client, a leading organization in the real estate development and construction sector, is seeking a seasoned Senior Finance Manager to join their team in Clifton, Karachi. This full-time position demands a professional with extensive experience in managing financial operations related to large-scale real estate, infrastructure, or major capital projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in financial modelling, project finance, cost control, and cash-flow management, with a hands-on approach to overseeing multi-billion-rupee budgets and ensuring financial compliance within the Pakistani regulatory framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes for large-scale projects to ensure accurate and timely financial insights.
- Manage project financial models, control costs effectively, and monitor cash flows to maintain financial health throughout project lifecycles.
- Oversee project financing activities and maintain strong relationships with banks, contractors, consultants, and financial institutions.
- Prepare comprehensive management, project, and investor financial reports to support decision-making and stakeholder communication.
- Support project feasibility studies, assess funding requirements, structure joint ventures, and conduct detailed financial analyses.
- Ensure strict compliance with Pakistani taxation laws and statutory requirements to mitigate financial risks.
- Strengthen financial controls and optimize ERP and accounting systems to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of 8 to 12 years of experience in finance or accounting, with at least 5 years dedicated to real estate development, construction, infrastructure, or major capital projects.
- Proven expertise in financial modelling, construction cost control, project cash flow management, and project financing.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, multi-billion-rupee project budgets effectively.
- Strong knowledge of Pakistani taxation and statutory compliance requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, financial modelling techniques, and ERP/accounting software systems.
- Experience with high-rise, residential, mixed-use, or other significant development projects is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CA, ACCA, ICMA, MBA in Finance, or CFA are strongly preferred.
- Candidates holding CA or ACCA qualifications with substantial construction or project finance experience will be given particular consideration.
- Exceptional candidates without formal professional qualifications but with extensive large-project experience may also be considered.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a finance professional to contribute to high-impact projects within a dynamic real estate and development environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving financial discipline and supporting strategic growth initiatives.