Interim Fund Finance Manager

Finatal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity firm in Greater London is seeking a hands-on Finance Manager on an initial 6-month contract. The role involves managing fund financial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing management accounts. Successful candidates will have a strong finance background with 4+ years of experience and relevant accounting qualifications. This position offers high ownership and responsibility, with direct interaction with senior leadership and the potential for an extension to a full-time role.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in finance/bookkeeping with FCA returns experience.
• Strong background in double-entry bookkeeping and management accounts.
• Ability to manage multiple entities effectively.
• Knowledge of fund structures (LP/GP/SPVs).

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books and records, and perform reconciliations.
• Prepare management accounts and assist with budgeting and forecasting.
• Submit FCA regulatory returns and liaise with fund administrators.
• Act as primary contact for fund administrators; review NAVs and reporting packs.
• Coordinate financial information between manager, administrator, and auditors.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Management accounts preparation

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Accounting software

Fund structures LP/GP/SPVs

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualified or qualified

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Finatal is working with a growing private equity firm seeking a hands-on Finance Manager. The role covers day-to-day fund financial management, regulatory compliance, management reporting, and liaison with external administrators. The role is initially a 6-month contract, with the potential to be extended/full-time upon completion.

The Role

• Maintain accurate books and records, perform reconciliations, manage payables, and support cashflow.
• Prepare management accounts, assist with budgeting, forecasting, and year-end audit/statutory accounts.
• Submit FCA regulatory returns and maintain documentation.
• Act as primary contact for fund administrators; review NAVs and reporting packs.
• Coordinate financial information between manager, administrator, and auditors.

Candidate Profile

• 4+ years in finance/bookkeeping; FCA returns experience.
• Strong double-entry bookkeeping and management accounts experience.
• Proficient in Excel and accounting software; detail-oriented and able to manage multiple entities.
• Knowledge of fund structures (LP/GP/SPVs).
• AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA part-qualified or qualified.

The Opportunity

• Broad, hands-on role in a private equity environment.
• High ownership and responsibility; close interaction with senior leadership.