Finance Manager Europe, Venture Capital, London, UK, or Berlin, Germany

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting functions for their VC Fund, UK, and German subsidiaries. The ideal candidate has a strong financial background, proficiency in DATEV and NetSuite, and fluency in German and English. This role offers an opportunity to enhance financial processes and reduce reliance on external providers, based in London or Berlin.

Qualifications

• Several years of work experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of both German GAAP and US GAAP.
• Fluency in both German and English.

Responsibilities

• Performing preparatory accounting tasks for the VC Fund.
• Conducting monthly financial closes.
• Managing accounts payable for the VC Fund.
• Carrying out quarterly US GAAP reconciliations.
• Leading audit processes for the VC Fund.

Skills

Financial accuracy

Analytical skills

Communication

Proficiency in DATEV and NetSuite

Meeting deadlines

Proactive approach

Education

University degree in Finance or Business Administration

Tools

DATEV

NetSuite

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Finance Manager Europe, Venture Capital, London, UK, or Berlin, Germany

Client: PER, Private Equity Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Finance Manager Europe, Venture Capital, London, UK, or Berlin, Germany. When you click apply, you will be redirected to the company’s website. Please ensure you have completed the company’s application process on their platform to fully apply.

About our client

Our client is a global investment and transformation firm that partners with the world's most ambitious entrepreneurs to drive resilience and applied AI. With offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Berlin, Bangalore, and London, they have supported the growth of over 800 businesses, including renowned companies such as Airbnb, Stripe, Snap, and HubSpot. Recently merging with a Berlin-based venture capital firm, they are strengthening their presence in Europe's dynamic tech ecosystem. They are seeking a skilled and diligent Finance Manager to manage the accounting functions for the VC Fund, the German subsidiary, and the UK subsidiary. This role focuses on ensuring financial accuracy and efficiency while working towards internalizing accounting tasks over time to reduce reliance on external service providers. The position is based in London, UK, or Berlin, Germany.

What the job involves

1. Performing preparatory accounting tasks for the VC Fund, the German subsidiary, and the UK entity
2. Conducting monthly financial closes for the entities mentioned above
3. Managing accounts payable for the VC Fund, the German subsidiary, and the UK entity
4. Carrying out quarterly US GAAP reconciliations
5. Managing expense reporting and preparing monthly US reporting packages
6. Leading audit processes for the VC Fund and the UK entity
7. Collaborating with external accountants to streamline tasks, with the intention of internalizing more accounting functions over time
8. Optimizing accounting workflows and processes for efficiency
9. Handling ad hoc projects related to the finance function (e.g., T&E studies)

Who we are looking for

• University degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a relevant field with excellent grades
• Several years of work experience in accounting
• Proficiency in DATEV and NetSuite accounting software systems
• Strong knowledge of both German GAAP and US GAAP
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver accurate financial information
• A self-starter with a proactive approach and the ability to work independently
• Highly diligent and detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating effectively across departments
• Ability to balance tactical execution with strategic financial insight
• Fluency in both German and English

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Job ID 14434