Financial Controller

JSS Search; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic investment firm as a Financial Controller during its rapid growth phase. This pivotal role will involve working closely with senior leadership to shape financial strategies, oversee financial operations, and engage with investors. Ideal candidates will have a top-tier degree, chartered qualifications, and advanced analytical skills. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a growing firm, apply now!

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in investment management, advisory, or real estate.
• Strong background in financial statements, budgets, and management accounts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and collaborate with external service providers.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements and investor updates.
• Implement strong financial controls for managing cash movements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree from a top-tier university

Chartered qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and commercially driven Financial Controller to join a dynamic investment firm during a period of rapid growth. This role offers the chance to work closely with senior leadership and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy across expanding real estate ventures, as well as supporting other emerging business areas over time.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Oversee financial operations and collaborate with external service providers to ensure seamless accounting processes.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial insights, focusing on:
• Preparation of quarterly financial statements and investor updates.
• Monitoring and reviewing key transactions, including capital flows and distributions.
• Ensuring precise calculations of fees and performance-based incentives.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable for investment entities.
• Forecast liquidity requirements to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Implement strong financial controls to manage cash movements, working closely with asset management teams to optimise cash flow from real estate assets.
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting systems in line with industry standards such as IFRS and FRS102.

Investment & Structuring

• Develop an in-depth understanding of investment holding structures, ensuring compliance with best practices.
• Working in tandem with the investment team on pre/ post deal activity

Investor Engagement

• Coordinate with external administrators to deliver clear and insightful financial updates to investors.
• Partner with asset management teams to streamline financial and compliance processes.

Business Operations

• Lead the coordination of financial reporting across corporate entities, including budgeting, cash flow management, and tax compliance.
• Support transaction execution by providing financial insights and deal support.

Who We're Looking For

Technical Expertise

• Degree from a top-tier university
• Chartered qualification (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with post-qualification experience in investment management, advisory, or real estate.
• Strong background in preparing financial statements, budgets, and management accounts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with solid working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.

Personal Attributes

• Highly analytical with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Well-organised, self-motivated, and adaptable.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute finance professional to take the next step in their career with a forward-thinking investment firm. If you're ready to make an impact, apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Real Estate, Investment Management, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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