We are hiring for an experienced Financial Controller for a well established mid-market fund manager based in central London. The role will see you to help develop a scalable finance function as it goes on the next stage of its growth trajectory. A strong technician is required, someone with a background within private markets/asset management with experience of managing a small team.
The Role
- Lead and inspire the corporate accounting team to deliver fast, accurate, and scalable financial reporting that supports high‑velocity decision.
- Drive ownership of monthly close, reporting to parent, and regulatory returns, ensuring impeccable accuracy, tight deadlines, and strong financial discipline.
- Set the benchmark for governance by overseeing statutory financial statements and the audit process with a relentless focus on quality and compliance.
- Take charge of VAT returns and transfer pricing processes, partnering closely with the Tax team to ensure seamless compliance with HMRC requirements and internal standards.
- Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring regulatory capital and liquidity requirements and actively managing capital and cash positions across all group entities.
- Champion transformation by leveraging NetSuite, Power BI, and other systems to boost automation, strengthen controls, and unlock operational efficiency.
- Elevate the finance framework by continuously enhancing accounting policies, processes, and controls across corporate and fund structures.
- Lead from the front in delivering new finance systems and capability enhancements that position the business for growth and scalability.
- Provide sharp, actionable insights across reporting, treasury, and tax to empower informed, strategic decision.
- Play a key role in launching new investment vehicles by coordinating banking, tax registrations, and administrator engagement.
- Optimise partnerships with outsourced accounting providers, ensuring they consistently deliver high‑quality, value‑adding services.
- Strengthen the control environment through proactive monitoring, clear reporting, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Grow and empower talent across the finance team through coaching, development, and fostering a high‑performance mindset.
Requirements
- You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA preferred), ideally operating as a Financial Controller with the private markets or asset management sectors
- Strong background within financial controls and processes
- Proven leadership experience
