Our client is an established mid-market private equity fund with a flawless track record. They have a number of new transactions planned for next year along with a target €500 million fund raise – making it an exciting time to join. As Financial Controller, you will immediately be afforded a lot of responsibility including managing all aspects of fund, group and investor accounting. This position offers a rare opportunity to join an experienced finance team where you will work very closely with the fund’s CFO, Senior Partners and key external stakeholders, allowing you unparalleled exposure. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant with PE fund experience to become an integral member of the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Managing the external fund administrator in the UK and Luxembourg
- Build and manage investor relationships
- Manage and lead on all audits
- Identify and deliver cost improvements working with management
- Manage SPV holding company accounts
- Monthly management accounts reporting to CFO and Partner
- Efficiently carry out all budgeting, forecasting and cash planning
- Quarterly FCA reporting / regulatory capital forecasting
YOUR PROFILE:
- Excellent academic record from a leading University
- Fully qualified with a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
- Experience of working in-house within a PE fund environment
- Competent user of Excel and Microsoft Office
- Good track record of delivering high professional standards
- An interest in consumer businesses would be well-regarded