Deputy CFO

Equifind; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An entrepreneurial firm is seeking an experienced finance professional to join as Deputy CFO. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the Partner & CFO in driving financial strategy and operations within a rapidly growing European Alternative Asset Manager. You will oversee financial management across multiple funds, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and contribute to decision-making processes. Join a dynamic team that fosters a culture of excellence and collaboration, while enjoying competitive benefits including a strong pension contribution and generous annual leave. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving organization.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Enrolment in the companies LTIP

29 days annual leave

Increasing annual leave with tenure

Competitive pension contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Host of other great benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise with FCA reporting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Act as the right hand to the CFO, contributing to financial strategy.
• Manage fund accounting, valuations, and investor reporting.
• Lead regulatory reporting requirements and ensure governance.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Fund Management

Regulatory Compliance

Team Management

Technical Expertise in FCA Reporting

Education

CA/ACA Chartered Accountant

Job description

Equifind is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and rapidly growing European Alternative Asset Manager, which currently oversees close to $8 billion in assets under management (AUM). This entrepreneurial firm specialises in capital solutions, opportunistic credit, collateralised loan obligations (CLOs), and other structured products.

As the firm gears up for the launch of its latest Fund, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join as Deputy CFO, playing a key leadership role in supporting the Partner & CFO and driving financial strategy, operations, and compliance within the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Act as the right hand to the CFO, contributing to the firm's financial strategy and decision-making.
• Oversee the financial management of multiple funds, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Manage fund accounting, valuations, and investor reporting.
• Oversee capital calls, distributions, and financial statements for various investment structures.
• Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory frameworks (e.g., AIFMD, SEC, FCA regulations).
• Lead on regulatory reporting requirements, ensuring best-in-class governance and controls.
• Work closely with investment professionals, senior leadership, and external advisors.
• Provide commercial insights to support deal structuring and investment decisions.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What's on offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Enrolment in the companies LTIP.
• 29 days annual leave.
• Increasing annual leave with tenure.
• Competitive pension contribution from the business.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Plus a host of other great benefits!

Application requirements:

• CA/ACA chartered accountant, preferably with a background in Big 4 audit.
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role.
• Strong technical expertise with up-to-date knowledge of FCA reporting.
• Experience in team management, including recruitment, training, and performance appraisals.
• Background in financial services, preferably in alternative asset management or banking.