Finance Manager, Family Office - London

AP Executive; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A single family office in Greater London is seeking a Finance Manager to manage and report on their investment portfolio. The role involves liaising with investment analysts and preparing financial statements. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and preferably a CFA qualification. Benefits include private healthcare and a competitive pension scheme. The position is office-based with WFH options on Fridays.

Benefits

Private healthcare

5% matched private pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a relevant bachelor’s degree.
• CFA qualification preferred or part-qualified.
• Solid administrative background in finance or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track investment portfolios with Addepar software.
• Collaborate with analysts on investment models in Excel.
• Prepare annual financial statements and manage the office.

Skills

Investment analysis

Excel proficiency

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant bachelor’s degree

CFA qualification

ACA/ACCA qualifications

Tools

Addepar portfolio software

Sage Accounting software

Job description

A single family office is seeking a finance manager to join its team in its London offices to assist the principal and the family with managing, monitoring and reporting on their investments in private equity, venture capital and listed securities. The Finance Manager will primarily be supporting the Principal and family on their investment portfolio (3-4 days a week), while also helping on tax coordination, preparing financial statements, and administering an office of 7 people.

The successful candidate will have a solid academic background with a relevant bachelor’s degree, and the CFA qualification is highly preferred. Ambition and a keen interest in further developing investment analysis skills is fundamental to success in the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track investment portfolios using the Addepar portfolio software and custodian reports;
• Collaborate with in-house investment analysts to build and maintain Excel-based models of investment portfolios (private and public securities);
• Help analyse and close investments;
• Investigate and reconcile any data discrepancies or valuation differences.

Personal Tax Information

• Work with the Principal and family to gather and prepare information required by US and UK tax advisors for annual returns;
• Organise supporting documents (statements, schedules, investment summaries) for annual tax returns;
• Maintain a clear and accurate archive of tax-related correspondence and filings.

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• Prepare annual financial statements, liaising with external accountants and tax advisors;
• Manage accounting ledger (Sage Accounting software), invoices, payroll, and workplace pension scheme.
• Administer the office: coordinating with service providers such as IT, and maintaining office supplies and equipment.

Skills, Qualifications and Attributes

• Relevant bachelor’s degree;
• CFA qualified or part qualified with desire to complete qualification;
• ACA/ ACCA qualifications are also an advantage;
• Strong administrative background, with exposure to finance or accounting workflows. Accounting qualifications a plus;
• Solid Excel proficiency; familiarity with bookkeeping or accounting systems beneficial;
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational discipline;
• Clear, professional communication style;
• Reliable and diligent;
• Proactive and steady, able to manage recurring tasks independently.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation will be competitive. Benefits include Private healthcare, 5% matched private pension contribution, and 25 days annual leave. The role will be office-based Monday-Thursday with WFH Fridays.

How to Apply

To apply and for further information please email your CV in strictest confidence to Simon Collard [e-mail]

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