Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting – Private Equity (Lux)

Aria Partners Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Aria Partners Limited in London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager (Corporate Accounting) to lead financial control and reporting for a portfolio of entities, predominantly Lux/Channel Islands, within a European private equity framework.

You will manage a small team and drive process improvements while partnering with Tax, Legal and Fund Accounting to commercialize the finance function. Hybrid role: 3 days in office with a base salary around £120-125k plus 30%+ bonus.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA/CA/ACCA or equivalent and 5+ years in-house experience in an alternative asset manager.
• Strong IFRS and Lux GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with audits, statutory reporting and tax compliance.
• Proven people management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control and reporting for a portfolio of management companies and GP entities located in Channel Islands and Luxembourg.
• Own the preparation and review of statutory and consolidated financial statements under IFRS/Lux GAAP.
• Manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Lead annual audit processes and coordinate relationships with external auditors.
• Oversee corporation tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Prepare Board reporting, cash flow forecasting and treasury reporting.
• Partner closely with Finance, Tax, Legal and Fund Accounting teams on cross-functional initiatives.
• Lead, mentor and develop a small team of Qualified Accountants.
• Drive process improvement, automation and operational efficiency across the finance function.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and wider strategic finance projects.

Skills

People management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Technology-enabled finance

IFRS knowledge

Education

ACA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Job description

Aria Partners Limited in London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager (Corporate Accounting) to lead financial control and reporting for a portfolio of entities, predominantly Lux/Channel Islands, within a European private equity framework.

You will manage a small team and drive process improvements while partnering with Tax, Legal and Fund Accounting to commercialize the finance function. Hybrid role: 3 days in office with a base salary around £120-125k plus 30%+ bonus.