Fund Controller - Venture Capital

JSS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture capital fund based in London is seeking a hands-on finance professional to join their team. In this high-visibility role, you will be responsible for LP reporting, portfolio valuations, and managing the audit process. With 4–8 years of experience in venture capital or private equity, you will contribute to building and scaling the finance function in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and technology.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years’ experience within venture capital, private equity, or other asset classes.
• Strong understanding of fund structures, LP reporting, and valuation methodologies.
• Experience working with auditors, fund administrators, and institutional investors.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented with ownership mindset in a lean team.

Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual LP reporting, ensuring best-in-class output across financials.
• Own portfolio valuations in line with IPEV guidelines and analyse key drivers of fund performance.
• Manage the audit process and oversee external fund administrators.
• Act as a key contact for LP queries and support AGMs.
• Engage directly with founders on finance-related topics.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and KPIs.
• Support fundraising, new fund launches, and structuring.
• Engage founders on finance topics and portfolio insights.

Skills

Venture capital experience

Fund structures understanding

Detail-oriented

Multiple workstreams management

Auditors coordination

Investor relations

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

I’m working with a high-performing, early-stage venture capital fund based in London, focused on backing pre‑seed and seed‑stage companies at the intersection of AI, media, and consumer technology.

The firm has built a strong reputation in the market, with institutional backing, multiple successful exits (including unicorn outcomes), and consistent co‑investment alongside top‑tier global VCs. They are now entering an exciting phase of growth and looking to bring on a hands‑on, commercially minded finance professional to help scale the platform.

This is a highly visible, broad role reporting directly to a Founder, offering exposure across the full lifecycle of fund finance, investor relations, and portfolio support. It’s ideal for someone looking to step out of a siloed environment and take real ownership within a lean, entrepreneurial team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quarterly and annual LP reporting, ensuring best‑in‑class output across financials and performance metrics
• Own portfolio valuations in line with IPEV guidelines and analyse key drivers of fund performance (IRR, TVPI, DPI)
• Manage the audit process and oversee external fund administrators
• Act as a key contact for LP queries, supporting AGMs, LPAC materials, and ad hoc requests
• Oversee drawdowns, distributions, trade settlements, and investor documentation
• Monitor portfolio company performance, tracking KPIs and financial metrics
• Engage directly with founders on finance‑related topics (e.g. reporting, option schemes, venture debt)
• Support internal analysis and insights across the portfolio
• Support new fund launches, structuring, and fundraising processes
• Assist with DDQs, data rooms, and investor due diligence
• Contribute to broader strategic and operational initiatives as the firm scales

Management company / operational finance

• Oversee management company accounting, including monthly/annual reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
• Manage treasury, liquidity, and payments across entities
• Oversee key operational areas such as expenses, payroll (outsourced), and insurance

Ideal Profile

• 4–8 years’ experience within venture capital, private equity, or other asset classes
• Strong understanding of fund structures, LP reporting, and valuation methodologies
• Experience working with auditors, fund administrators, and institutional investors
• Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
• Proactive, detail‑oriented, and keen to take ownership in a lean team

Why this role?

• Opportunity to join a growing, top‑performing VC platform with strong market momentum
• High visibility role working directly with senior leadership
• Broad exposure across fund finance, investor relations, and portfolio engagement
• Chance to play a key role in building and scaling the finance function
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with a focus on innovation and technology