ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER REAL ESTATE
THE ROLE :
DO Recruitment Advisors is delighted to recruit on behalf of its client, a family office who invest primarily in real estate assets within Europe, for the position of Assistant Finance Manager.
The successful candidate will be expected to manage, with a high degree of autonomy and under the supervision of the Finance Director , a portfolio of Luxembourg entities from planning through execution, ensuring high-quality delivery, mitigating risks, driving process improvements, and providing support and technical guidance to junior colleagues.
This role acts as key support interface between the Finance Director and the operational teams, and plays a central role in the financial, fiscal and legal oversight of multinational real estate structures.
The key responsibilities will include :
Financial Oversight & Asset Management
Coordinate and review the work of the finance team, including accountants in multiple jurisdictions;
Act as financial point of contact for a portfolio of real estate holding and operating entities across multiple European jurisdictions (notably France, Belgium, Luxembourg amongst others)
Contribute to and support end-to-end accounting, reporting and financial controlling, ensuring accuracy, consistency and timeliness
Review monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, cash flow monitoring and forecasts at entity level
Provide analytical support to the Finance Director on performance, cash management, debt structures and asset-level economics
Structuring, Tax & Legal Coordination
Support the Finance Director and external advisors on financial, tax and legal structuring matters related to real estate assets and holding companies
Coordinate with external advisors (tax, legal, audit) on
Corporate income tax and VAT matters (including cross-border VAT issues)
Statutory, SPFS and IFRS accounts and audits
Legal documentation and corporate governance requirements
Ensure robust documentation and compliance across jurisdictions
Support functions
Serve as key operational liaison between the Finance Director and internal/external stakeholders
ensuring smooth execution of financial and structuring operations
Assist in translating strategic financial objectives into operational execution across the portfolio
Participate in and support complex, ad-hoc projects involving transactions, restructurings, refinancings or asset reorganizations
Maintain and oversee the corporate data rooms for all entities, ensuring completeness, accuracy and audit readiness
THE CANDIDDATE PROFILE:
Education & Experience
Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or equivalent
A total of 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in finance, audit, advisory or structuring roles
Strong exposure to real estate asset management, holding structures and multi-entity environments
Proven experience working with multinational companies and cross-border structures
Solid understanding of accounting, tax and legal interfaces in an international context
Skills & Mindset
Highly reliable, detail-oriented, with strong analytical capabilities
Clear and concise communication skills
Comfortable operating in a hands-on role with exposure to strategic topics
Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
Pragmatic problem-solver with a clear “can-do” and ownership mindset
Autonomous, structured and able to manage complexity with confidence
Reliable counterpart to senior management with strong professional integrity
Languages
English: fluent (written and spoken)
French: fluent (written and spoken)
German is an asset
THE CLIENT :
The client is a family office who invest primarily in real estate assets within Europe
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As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Please note, however, that candidates must possess a valid Luxembourg work permit. As we represent our clients, we are required to submit only those who meet this requirement. Unfortunately, if you do not have a valid work permit, we will not be able to consider your application.
If you are selected for the position, you will be asked to provide supporting documentation, such as copies of your diplomas, proof of prior employment, and a standard criminal record check, as part of the final steps in our recruitment process.
We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to the possibility of working together.
