EMEA Head of Finance

Equifind; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth investment management firm in London is seeking an EMEA Head of Finance. The role involves fund PnL control, pricing reviews, and investor reporting. Candidates should have at least 15 years of experience in finance, particularly within Hedge Funds or Alternative Asset Management. The position offers significant bonuses and benefits including pension contributions and medical insurance.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Employer pension contributions

Life assurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Medical insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in finance or product control.
• Experience in Alternative Asset Management or Hedge Funds.
• P&L experience required.

Responsibilities

• Fund PnL control, pricing review, and valuation.
• PnL analysis, movements/drivers.
• Investor reporting and NAV oversight.

Skills

Fund PnL control

Process improvement mindset

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (CFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Equifind have recently partnered with a high growth and entrepreneurial European Alternative Investment Manager, close to the $10Bn in AUM mark. It's been 5 years since inception only, and they are looking to hire a EMEA Head of Finance through growth. Investing in capital solutions, opportunistic credit, CLOs and structured products.

The role will have a dotted line to the COO and CFO and will be focused on the fund /PnL control side. Based on Pall Mall, London.

The firm is seeking someone strong experience within Hedge Funds and confidence to deal with the investment professionals and Senior stakeholders on a regular basis.

The Role:

• Reporting into the COO and CFO of this fast paced growing Hedge Fund, you will cover the following:-
• The team is small, so directing and working with the outsourced providers is crucial
• Fund PnL control, pricing review, valuation
• PnL analysis, movements/drivers
• Partnering with core finance, Operations, investment teams
• NAV oversight and analysis on trading strategies
• Investor reporting
• Working with valuation committee and assisting with month end close and year end
• Continual process improvement and automation
• Ad Hoc projects, multiple projects in the pipeline

Application Criteria:

• Qualified accountant/Product Controller (CFA, ACA, ACCA or CIMA) - Ideally with a minimum of 15 years of experience
• Alternative Asset Management, Hedge Fund or IM experience
• P&L experience
• Process improvement/automation mindset
• Previous experience of working in regulated environmentWillingness to get involved in the detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation:

• Annual bonus, huge potential
• Employer pension contributions
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Medical insurance