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About our client

The successful candidate will take ownership of the financial management and reporting of the firm's investment funds, with responsibility spanning fund accounting, valuations, portfolio monitoring and investor reporting. This is a hands-on leadership position, combining strategic oversight, technical review and stakeholder management with involvement in the day-to-day delivery of the finance function. The individual will lead and develop the existing finance team, working closely with the investment team and senior management to support portfolio performance analysis, investor reporting and key governance activities. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the fund finance function within an established and growing European investment platform. The role offers broad exposure to senior management, investors and investment professionals, alongside the opportunity to further develop the existing team and enhance capabilities across fund finance, valuations and portfolio monitoring.

Candidates based in London may also be considered, provided they are comfortable with weekly travel to Paris.

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What the job involves

• Lead the fund accounting, financial reporting and audit processes across the firm's investment funds, taking responsibility for both the preparation and review of financial information
• Manage relationships with external fund administrators and auditors to ensure accuracy, quality and timely delivery
• Oversee fund financial reporting, maintaining robust controls, processes and reporting standards across the platform
• Lead the portfolio valuation process, ensuring robust analysis, appropriate supporting documentation and effective challenge of valuation assumptions and methodologies
• Oversee portfolio performance monitoring, working closely with the investment team to assess performance against business plans, identify key risks and opportunities, and provide meaningful financial insight
• Prepare and review financial, valuation and portfolio performance materials for investors and senior management
• Represent the fund finance function at key governance meetings, including LPACs, AGMs, executive committee and valuation committee meetings, communicating financial and portfolio performance effectively to senior stakeholders and investors
• Lead, manage and develop the existing team, establishing clear responsibilities, effective review processes and high standards of delivery, while maintaining a hands-on approach to day-to-day activities
• Drive the continuous improvement of the finance function, enhancing reporting capabilities, strengthening processes and ensuring the platform can support the firm's continued growth and evolving requirements

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Who we are looking for

• A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), or demonstrable equivalent experience
• Relevant experience in fund accounting or financial reporting within a private equity, venture capital or broader private markets investment environment
• A strong understanding of fund structures, portfolio valuations, performance monitoring and institutional investor reporting
• Hands-on experience preparing and overseeing fund financial reporting, audit processes, valuations and the work of external service providers
• A proactive, hands-on approach, with the ability and willingness to take responsibility for producing financial deliverables directly, as well as reviewing and overseeing the work of others
• Exposure to investor reporting and the preparation of materials for senior stakeholders
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to represent the finance function in governance forums and engage with investors and senior management
• Experience managing, mentoring or developing junior colleagues, or the capability and ambition to step into a broader leadership role
• A collaborative and adaptable approach, with the ability to build effective relationships across finance and investment teams
• Fluency in French is preferred