Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An Investment Management firm in Shrewsbury is seeking a Financial Controller. This role involves supervising accounting processes, managing external accounting firms, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and up to 2 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in real estate. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering timely financial information and reporting for SPV entities.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years PQE working for an investment manager or advisory firm, preferably in real estate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the accounting processes.
• Produce quarterly accounts and investor reporting.
• Monitor and review transactions including capital calls and distributions.
• Work with auditors for timely completion of annual audits.

Skills

Accounting processes

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering, Economics

Job description

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Looking for a Financial Controller to join the team within an Investment Management firm, supporting the wider finance function, investment team and the MD.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and supervise the accounting processes and, working in partnership with the external SPV administrators and accounting firms, produce accurate and timely information, in particular focusing on:
• Quarterly accounts and investor reporting;
• Monitor and review transactions including capital calls, distribution calculations and notices;
• Review management fee and carry calculations;
• Management of receivables and payables for SPV entities;
• Assist with forecasting of liquidity requirements for SPV entities;
• Ensure robust controls around cash movements from SPVs, including working with the asset manager/ property manager to correctly monitor and report cashflows in relation to underlying properties;
• Maintain, establish and implement financial and information reporting systems and comply with reporting frameworks (e.g., IFRS, FRS102) and other relevant legislation.
• Develop an understanding of investment holding structures and ensure these are maintained correctly.
• Work with SPV administrators, accounting firms and auditors for a successful and timely completion of the annual audits by providing support to the external auditors throughout the audit process and carrying out a thorough review of the financial statements for all SPVs.
• Work with the SPV administrators to ensure investors receive timely financial information and reporting.
• Work alongside the Asset Manager/ property manager in relation to financial and compliance matters Management Company group entities
• Supervise and coordinate the external accounting firms in the preparation of the quarterly management accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts, corporation tax and VAT returns.
• Transaction/ Deal support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from a top University, ideally Mathematics, Sciences, Engineering, Economics or related disciplines
• 0-2 years PQE working for an investment manager and/or advisory firm, with some of this likely spent in real estate.