Hugely broad and commercial role at an established UK focused mid market Private Equity house, with a clear succession plan for growth and likelihood this role will evolve into a more senior position within a short space of time. With a credible portfolio of businesses and around 40 or so people, this firm continues to fund raise and is looking to appoint a Fund Controller to oversee all accounting and reporting for a newly raised fund. This will also include additional responsibility for the groups internal management reporting and co-investment vehicles; ideal if you're looking for something that's two third funds focused and a third on the corporate side with plenty of variety and ad hoc project work almost guaranteed.
Working closely with the CFO and Group FC, this role will encompass:
- Oversight for all fund financials, this will include working with the administrator to prepare all investor reports/accounts, annual LP statements, capital calls, draw downs and distributions, carry calculations, investor queries and some support on the valuations and performance analysis side. You'll be supported in the role by a PQ accountant who is responsible for a lot of the hands-on prep.
- Fund tax reporting - from an oversight perspective - and working with external advisors on UK and US tax comps, and other regulatory and stat reporting.
- Investments: monitoring, tracking and reporting on portfolio company financials from a financial/audit perspective.
- Oversight of the corporate management accounts, budgeting/forecasting process (again from a review perspective) as well as reporting on legacy co-invest schemes.
- Supporting the CFO and Group FC with a raft of ad hoc project work.
Your background:
- Degree educated or equivalent with formal accounting qualifications - ACA, ACCA or equivalent
- Ideally at least 5 years PQE in a hands-on finance manager or financial controller role in a small to medium sized financial services business (essential). Regulatory reporting experience is essential, although this role would more be a reviewing-based position.
- Experience in broking or capital markets would be a huge advantage however any background in a regulated environment would be ideal
- Exceptional communication skills, with an ability to express complex issues succinctly and clearly
- Personable and professional, adept at building up relationships with people from all walks of life
- Fast-paced, flexible and resilient
- Energy, dynamism, and passion for complex business challenges
- Organised, rigorous and disciplined
Please note this role is expected to be office based 3 days a week in central London. Salary on offer is up to £100,000 base (DOE) plus exceptional bonus potential.
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