Group Financial Controller / Head of Finance

Cameron Kennedy; London; On-site; GBP 96,726; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Job summary

A prominent private equity fund manager is seeking a Group Financial Controller in Dubai, offering a tax-free salary of $130,000 plus benefits and bonuses. In this mid-senior role, you will oversee group accounting processes, manage audits, and provide crucial financial analysis to support strategic decisions. The opportunity includes significant career progression as the firm aims to scale rapidly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a finance leader in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and reporting tools.
• Experience managing and mentoring finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of consolidated management accounts and financial statements.
• Oversee group accounting processes and statutory audits.
• Produce financial analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Accounting processes

IFRS compliance

Job description

Group Financial Controller / Head of Finance

Group Financial Controller / Head of Finance

Dubai, UAE is the location of this role

Tax-Free $130,000 + benefits + bonus to 50%

A fast-growing private equity fund manager with current AUM over $2.5bn – and ambitious plans to reach $10bn – seeks a finance leader for their senior team in Dubai. This is a unique, high-impact opportunity for a driven finance professional to help shape the backbone of a scaling investment platform.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the CFO the role includes the following:

• Lead the timely preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts and annual financial statements.
• Oversee all Group accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance with IFRS, and robust internal controls.
• Manage statutory audits and communications with external auditors.
• Mentor and develop a small finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.

Fund Financial Control

• Supervise fund-level accounting and NAV calculations across multiple private equity funds.
• Review and ensure accuracy of fund financial statements, capital accounts, and investor reporting packs.
• Oversee coordination with fund administrators and custodians to streamline reporting and major transactions.
• Manage capital calls, distributions, waterfall calculations, and oversee all investment and divestment records at fund level.

Business Support & Strategic Input

• Produce high-quality financial analysis and KPI reporting to support decision-making by the CFO, investment teams, and Executive Committee.
• Partner with deal teams to assess investment performance and assist with portfolio company reporting.
• Support strategic planning and scenario modelling as the firm scales towards $10bn AUM.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, reporting tools, and automation to enable scalability.

Leadership & Team Management

• Manage, mentor, and develop an Assistant Financial Controller, and oversee the hiring of an additional junior accountant.
• Build strong working relationships with operations, legal, compliance, and investment teams across multiple geographies.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function.
• Design and lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning at both Group and fund levels.
• Deliver high-quality analysis and KPIs to support strategic initiatives, the CFO, Front Office, and Executive Committee.
• Partner with investment teams to analyse portfolio performance, support deal evaluation, and drive value creation.
• Continuously improve financial models, reporting tools, and automation to enable the business to scale effectively.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and tax requirements across jurisdictions.
• Strengthen internal controls, risk management, and financial governance.
• Manage tax filings and coordinate with external tax advisers as needed.

The Package

• Tax-free salary of USD 130,000 + benefits + bonus
• Based in Dubai – a global hub for finance and investment with outstanding lifestyle opportunities.
• Significant career progression potential as the firm scales rapidly.

Are you a high-performing finance leader ready to drive excellence in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business? We’d like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
• Investment Management
• Financial Services