Finance Director (Private Equity)

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Pan-European Private Equity firm is seeking a Finance Director to lead all finance and compliance functions. This role offers a unique opportunity to join at an exciting time, overseeing financial policy shaping and operational management within a small but dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Experience working within private equity is highly preferable.
• Ability to manage and prioritize workloads effectively.
• Willingness to take on tasks outside of the traditional accounting function.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, accounting, compliance, and operations of the fund.
• Manage the annual and quarterly investor reporting process.
• Partner with the deal team on finance/operational aspects of investments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical problem-solving

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

One Ten Associates are delighted to be partnering with the Founders of a new Private Equity fund launch as they seek to appoint their first non-investment hire.

Role Overview

A rare opportunity to join an exciting first-time fund launch as FD/Head of Finance. Our client is a Pan-European Private Equity firm with a core focus on Lower-Mid-Cap direct investments across Europe. Sector focus will be Business Services and Healthcare. The Founders each have >20 years of strong and robust industry experience with an exemplary track record and a genuine desire to build a best-in-class firm. They have successfully raised circa €200m, through a cornerstone investor. The firm will launch imminently and is already in a position to invest.

The FD will oversee all finance, accounting, compliance, and operational/non-investment functions of the fund. This executive will be integral to the operational sides of the business, responsible for shaping and implementing financial policies, managing fund operations, and ensuring all regulatory compliance. The FD will act as a strategic partner to the Managing Partners and Investment Committee, playing a crucial part in driving performance and supporting growth.

Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and management of the annual and quarterly investor reporting process;
• Managing the Fund’s cash positions, including capital calls and distributions;
• Partnering with the deal team on finance/operational aspects of investments, including deal closings and follow-on funding;
• Liaising with external administrators regarding fund matters and investor queries;
• Preparing fund valuations and returns waterfalls;
• Assistance with investor presentations;
• Management of the year-end audit process; and

Corporate

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts for adviser entity and helping to manage and co-ordinating the annual audits
• Management of the tax reporting process
• Monthly Payroll and Pension
• Liaising with tax advisors on annual Corporate tax returns
• Firm cash flow management
• Plan and manage the company’s budgeting and forecasting

As a small team, duties will be varied and the successful candidate will have to be comfortable operating in a hands-on manner and outside of/adjacent to the finance function as and when required.

Skills and Expertise

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience of working within private equity.

In addition to the above, the successful candidate will also possess the following:

• A strong attention to detail and the ability to manage and prioritise workloads is essential;
• Highly motivated with the ability to learn new concepts and processes;
• Excellent analytical problem-solving skills;
• Excellent presentation and communication skills;
• Some knowledge of compliance requirements or a willingness to learn is essential;
• A flexible approach to work and good time management skills;
• A willingness to take on tasks outside of the traditional accounting function;
• Experience working within private equity is highly preferable;

Competency with MS office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Word;