Fund Controller - Private Credit

JR United Kingdom; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial firm is seeking a Fund Controller based in Portsmouth to join their expanding credit fund team. This newly created role offers significant career progression opportunities and involves close collaboration with investment professionals, overseeing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting. Candidates should have a strong background in finance with a relevant accounting qualification and several years of experience in the industry.

Benefits

Generous bonus structure

Friendly and supportive culture

Qualifications

• Excellent academic background.
• 4-6 years of post-qualified experience in credit fund structures.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and management of third-party administrators.
• Portfolio performance monitoring and financial analysis.
• Cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Portfolio management

Cash flow forecasting

Stakeholder management

Education

ACA / ACCA / CA accounting qualification

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Fund Controller - Private Credit, portsmouth, hampshire

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Client:

Aria Partners

Location:

portsmouth, hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Aria Partners are working with a high performing credit fund that’s experiencing exceptional growth. AUM has doubled over the past 12 months and the team has been expanding rapidly. With further fundraising on the horizon, they’re now looking to appoint a Fund Controller in the London based finance team.

This is a newly created position offering genuine scope for long-term progression as the fund continues to grow. The incumbent will enjoy a high-calibre team with a broad remit and end to end exposure across the private credit platform. The role will also involve regular interaction with the front office, supporting investment professionals on deal activity and portfolio matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight and management of third-party administrators, ensuring reporting is timely and accurate
• Portfolio performance monitoring and financial analysis
• Cash flow forecasting and liquidity management
• Acting as a key point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders
• Partnering with the investment team on deal/portfolio related matters
• Supporting ongoing operational projects and responding to ad hoc investor queries
• Assisting with the seasonal audit process

Requirements include:

• Excellent academic background
• Hold a formal accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CA) or equivalent
• Circa 4–6 years of post-qualified experience working with credit fund structures in a similar role

Comp on offer is circa £80-100,000 with a generous bonus. The firm operate a hybrid working model with a friendly and supportive culture.

Apply online for immediate consideration or get in touch with Tom Davenport at Aria Partners for more information.