Description

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