Fund Finance Director, Specialist Private Equity Investor, London, UK

PER; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fund Finance Director to lead finance operations during a growth phase. This pivotal role involves managing the finance team, overseeing fund reporting, and providing essential support to senior management throughout the transaction and fundraising processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of international accounting standards. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact within a specialist private equity investor as they navigate through a dynamic period of expansion.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with experience in private markets is desirable.
• Strong technical skills in accounting and modelling required.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of fund finance and investor reporting responsibilities across all funds.
• Lead finance support through transaction processes and partner with senior management.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Modelling

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Reference: 14142 New
Fund Finance Director, Specialist Private Equity Investor, London, UK
PER has partnered with a specialist private equity investor that is looking to bring on a Fund Finance Director to join the business through an exciting period of growth. This is a broad role that will be responsible for managing the finance team, responsible for reporting processes across all funds and be the lead finance support to senior management through the transaction and fund-raising processes.

About our client

PER has partnered with a specialist private equity investor that is looking to bring on a Fund Finance Director to have oversight of the fund finance practice. The role will support and partner with senior management and will be responsible for finance responsibilities in the deal lifecycle and fund raising processes. This is a great opportunity to join a specialist private equity investor through a period of growth.

What the job involves

• Oversight of fund finance and investor reporting responsibilities across all funds
• Oversight, leadership and continuous development of the fund finance team through ensuring best practice
• Oversight across different fund structures including reporting, forecasting and analysis
• Lead the finance support through the transaction process and partner with senior management to ensure an efficient deal cycle
• Support senior management on the continuous development of process and system improvement across the wider operations and investment practice
• Support the fundraising process through attending due diligence meetings and oversight of finance marketing analysis alongside senior management
• Support senior management in the development and continuous improvement of the finance and investment operations function
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the investment team, senior management, and investor relations business functions
• Oversight of the relationships with the external administrators and ensure continuous development of the fund finance operating model
• Support with onboarding of external stakeholders across audit, fund administration and automation
• Support broader investment operations and investment initiatives across the firm

Who we are looking for

• Qualified Accountant: Experience with private markets is desirable
• Strong technical skills in accounting and modelling
• Strong leadership and management experience
• Strong understanding of international accounting standards
• Experience in process and system improvement
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills
• Strong written and communications skills