Financial Controller

Equifind; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Gym membership

Food allowance

Job summary

Equifind is hiring a Financial Controller to lead a two-person finance team and own core financial reporting, budgeting and board-ready packs. The role covers close, controls, audits and process improvements across the group entities.

You will interact with senior management, manage intercompany activity and drive automation of financial workflows to enhance efficiency and data quality. The ideal candidate has PQE 5–8 years and experience across US/APAC regions.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years PQE experience in a senior finance role.
• Experience across US/APAC regions.
• Positive and proactive nature.
• Ability to manage a team of qualified accountants and engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual close for group entities.
• Lead budgeting and reforecasts for senior management and finance.
• Deliver monthly/quarterly packs with commentary on risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate intercompany balances, cost allocations and group reporting adjustments.
• Own statutory audit processes and internal control framework.
• Drive automation of financial workflows and dashboards.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Equifind are supporting a large alternative asset managers, focused on delivering lasting value. Their global reach enables investment in a wide variety of dynamic sectors all focused on long term growth.

They are hiring a Financial Controller. This is a broad role where the individual will play an integral part in core financial and regulatory reporting as well as projects.

The Role

A diverse position overseeing a team of two direct reports.

1. Financial reporting and close

Oversee and review monthly, quarterly and annual results for corporate entities prepared by the external administrator, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and alignment with relevant accounting standards. Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end close for group management reporting, including variance analysis and key trends.

2. Budgeting and forecasting

Lead the annual budget and regular reforecasts for senior management and Group corporate finance, encompassing management fee revenue, personnel and other costs, and investment income.

3. Management reporting and senior stakeholder communication

Deliver monthly and quarterly reporting packs covering performance, variance to budget, exceptional items, material cost drivers, headcount movements and cost allocation impacts — with meaningful forward-looking commentary on risks and opportunities. Proactively elevate financial results and risks to senior management.

Act as senior point of contact for the Group Finance on cost allocations, intercompany balances and group reporting adjustments, ensuring high-quality data is delivered for inclusion in consolidated reporting.

5. Board reporting

Own the financial content of semi-annual board packs, ensuring consistent messaging, data integrity and alignment with statutory filings. Work with senior leadership on messaging around cash management, profitability, financial outlook and the control environment.

6. Financial control and balance sheet ownership

Operate and oversee key controls: management fee calculations and accrual reviews (with fund finance); balance sheet ownership and reconciliation across cash, intercompany and accruals; cashflow management; and fund recharges, accounts payable and employee expenses.

7. Audit and control framework

Own the statutory audit process across all corporate entities, including planning, oversight and stakeholder management. Maintain and enhance the internal control framework.

8. Process improvement and automation

Lead automation of financial workflows, dashboarding and data visualisation across corporate finance, and drive control remediation and continuous improvement.

Ad hoc projects as required

Requirements

• Ideally 5-8 years PQE experience +
• Experience across US/APAC
• Positive and proactive nature
• Ability to deal with senior stakeholders and run a team of qualified accountants

What’s on offer

• Competitive base salary and bonus
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Other benefits, including gym, food allowance