Finance Director, Specialist Private Equity Investor, London, UK

PER; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in private equity is seeking a Fund Finance Director to lead their finance practice during an exciting growth phase. This pivotal role involves overseeing fund finance and investor reporting, managing a talented finance team, and enhancing operational processes. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of international accounting standards. You'll partner with senior management and play a crucial role in fundraising efforts, ensuring efficient deal cycles and continuous improvement across the organization. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in private markets is desirable for the role.
• Strong technical skills in accounting and financial modelling are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fund finance and investor reporting responsibilities across all funds.
• Lead finance support through transaction processes and partner with management.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Financial Modelling

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Finance Director, Specialist Private Equity Investor, London, UK

About our client

PER has partnered with a specialist private equity investor that is looking to bring on a Fund Finance Director to have oversight of the fund finance practice. The role will support and partner with senior management and will be responsible for finance responsibilities in the deal lifecycle and fund raising processes. The role will partner with management internally across the wider business operational functions to ensure leadership and continuous process and system improvement. This is a great opportunity to join a specialist private equity investor through a period of growth. What the job involves

• Oversight of fund finance and investor reporting responsibilities across all funds
• Oversight, leadership and continuous development of the fund finance team through ensuring best practice
• Oversight across different fund structures including reporting, forecasting and analysis
• Lead the finance support through the transaction process and partner with senior management to ensure an efficient deal cycle
• Support senior management on the continuous development of process and system improvement across the wider operations and investment practice
• Support the fundraising process through attending due diligence meetings and oversight of finance marketing analysis alongside senior management
• Support senior management in the development and continuous improvement of the finance and investment operations function
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the investment team, senior management, and investor relations business functions
• Oversight of the relationships with the external administrators and ensure continuous development of the fund finance operating model
• Support with onboarding of external stakeholders across audit, fund administration and automation
• Support broader investment operations and investment initiatives across the firm

Who we are looking for

• Qualified Accountant: Experience with private markets is desirable
• Strong technical skills in accounting and modelling
• Strong leadership and management experience
• Strong understanding of international accounting standards
• Experience in process and system improvement
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
• Strong written and communications skills