Finance Director

Harper May Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment firm is seeking a seasoned Vice President of Finance to enhance financial performance and strategic direction. This pivotal role involves overseeing comprehensive financial operations, ensuring compliance, and leading investor reporting processes in a dynamic environment focused on growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Deep technical accounting knowledge and understanding of fund structures.
• Strong experience in investment management and financial services.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations including fund accounting and cash management.
• Manage internal controls and compliance frameworks.
• Partner with deal teams to support transaction execution.

Skills

Financial Controls

Stakeholder Management

Strategic Decision-Making

Communication

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Harper May is partnering with a global investment firm focused on identifying and backing high-growth businesses across technology, financial services, and emerging markets. As the firm continues to scale and expand its portfolio, it is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Vice President of Finance to join its leadership team and drive financial performance, control, and strategic planning.

Role Overview:
The Vice President of Finance will lead day-to-day finance operations across fund and corporate entities, support the execution of investments, and help shape financial strategy. Working closely with the Partners and senior leadership, this role requires a hands-on finance leader with a deep understanding of investment structures, financial controls, and international reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including fund accounting, management company reporting, and cash management

Manage internal controls, compliance frameworks, and external audit processes

Own budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting across the firm and its investment entities

Partner with deal teams to support transaction execution, financial due diligence, and post-investment monitoring

Lead investor reporting processes and ensure high-quality financial communications to stakeholders

Collaborate with legal, tax, and operations teams to support structuring and regulatory matters

Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and automation

Build and manage a small finance team while contributing to a collaborative and agile culture

Key Requirements:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Strong experience in investment management, private equity, venture capital, or growth-focused financial services

Deep technical accounting knowledge and understanding of fund structures, financial instruments, and consolidation

Strong commercial instincts, with the ability to support strategic decision-making

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, globally focused, and entrepreneurial environment