Head Of Finance - Rush Lanka Group

Rush Lanka Group
Colombo 06, Sri Lanka
Job Category: Accounting & Finance

Head of Finance

LEAD FINANCIAL OPERATIONS IN PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT!

Rush Lanka Group is looking for an experienced and highly qualified Head of Finance to oversee the financial operations of our rapidly expanding property development business, including residential apartment construction and sales.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for steering the financial strategy of the company, ensuring robust financial controls, and driving overall project profitability to sustain our growth trajectory in the real estate market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the company's finance and accounting functions.
• Prepare budgets, cash flow forecasts, financial reports, and management accounts.
• Monitor project costs, construction expenses, and project profitability.
• Manage financial planning, cash flow, and working capital.
• Ensure proper financial controls, compliance, and timely reporting.
• Monitor receivables, payments, and collections from apartment sales.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic advice to management.
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, consultants, and other financial stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant with relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in finance, preferably in property development, construction, or real estate.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, costing, financial planning, and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and decision-making skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based incentives
• Career growth & development opportunities

If you are ready to take on this leadership role, please send your updated CV to pa@rushlankagroup.com, indicating the position applied for in the subject line of the email.

Closing Date: October 06, 2026

The Strategic Role of Financial Leadership in Property Development

In the high-stakes environment of real estate and property development, the role of a Head of Finance goes far beyond traditional accounting. Constructing residential and commercial properties involves managing massive cash flows over extended periods. An expert financial leader is necessary to structure these investments, ensuring that capital is deployed efficiently without jeopardizing the company's working capital.

Furthermore, property development is uniquely sensitive to economic fluctuations and supply chain costs. A Head of Finance must act as a strategic visionary—anticipating material cost variations, overseeing complex project costings, and advising executive management on whether an upcoming development will yield the required profitability to keep the organization thriving.

Why Pursue Executive Finance in Real Estate?

• Strategic Influence: You transition from reporting on the past to actively shaping the future of the company by guiding multi-million rupee investments.
• Complex Problem Solving: Balancing construction timelines with installment collections from apartment sales offers a challenging, intellectually stimulating puzzle.
• High Earning Potential: Leadership roles in the booming construction and development sector are heavily compensated, often pairing high base salaries with lucrative performance bonuses.
• Executive Exposure: Engaging directly with external auditors, banking executives, and top-tier consultants elevates your professional standing in the corporate community.

Tips for Aspiring Finance Heads

To succeed at the executive level, mastering the technicalities of accounting (like IFRS and local tax regulations) is only the baseline. Strong leaders must develop the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable, plain-language insights for stakeholders who may not have a financial background. Developing a deep operational understanding of how the business builds and sells its products will make your financial models and forecasts significantly more accurate and respected by the board of directors.

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