Financial Controller - Fast-Growth Private Equity Firm - Up to £120k plus 50-100% bonus

Mondrian Alpha; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique Private Equity firm is seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to support their growing finance function. The ideal candidate will have a background in Financial Services with significant experience in leading multi-entity finance operations. Responsibilities include managing day-to-day finances, month-end closing, and streamlining reports using Xero. A competitive salary and a bonus opportunity of 50-100% are offered, alongside a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Bonus opportunity of 50-100%

Modern offices in West London

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in Financial Services, ideally within Private Equity / Private Credit.
• Knowledge of Xero highly desirable.
• Ability to read and manipulate Python/SQL code.

Responsibilities

• Own the management company’s day-to-day finance and coordinate outsourced providers.
• Lead the multi-entity month-end close and review journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Deliver monthly budget and forecast packs with insightful commentary.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Knowledge of Xero

Ability to read and manipulate Python/SQL code

Thriving in a fast-paced dynamic environment

Job description

Overview

Mondrian Alpha is partnering with a boutique Private Equity firm that has doubled in size over the last three years. As a result of this growth, they are looking to hire an ambitious Financial Controller who can help to scale the finance function and support continued growth.

Responsibilities

• This is a hands-on role working closely with the Finance Director, owning the management company’s day-to-day finance and coordinating outsourced providers across APAC.
• Lead the multi-entity month-end close, reviewing journals, accruals, prepayments and intercompany eliminations prepared by a junior accountant.
• Deliver monthly budget and forecast packs with insightful commentary.
• Support the annual statutory accounts under UK GAAP/IFRS and lead communication with auditors.
• Maximise the use of Xero across the group to streamline and tighten the control framework.
• Lead the creation of automated standardized reports and develop dashboards.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in Financial Services, ideally within Private Equity / Private Credit.
• Knowledge of Xero highly desirable.
• Ability to read and manipulate Python/SQL code.
• Capable of thriving in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Candidates must be on a maximum one-month notice period.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with a substantial increase versus prior role.
• Bonus opportunity of 50-100%.
• Modern offices in West London with a hybrid working model.