Senior Fund Controller / Finance Director

Goodman Masson Limited; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private equity house is seeking a Senior Fund Controller/Finance Director to oversee finance operations within a new division. This pivotal role offers the chance to influence fund performance and structure, while managing a team and engaging with senior stakeholders across Finance and Investment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' post-qualified experience in finance.
• Experience overseeing complex investment structures.
• Proven ability to manage liquidity forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing core finance and control framework across funds.
• Leading forecasting, planning, and treasury operations.
• Managing third-party relationships and service levels.

Skills

Strong technical grounding in fund accounting

Leadership capabilities

Proactive and commercially minded

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Goodman Masson are searching for a Senior Fund Controller / Finance Director to join a global, leading Private Equity house as part of a newly established and fast-growing division. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership in a broad and commercially impactful role, helping to shape the structure and future direction of an innovative semi-liquid fund platform.

The position sits within a dynamic team focused on delivering sophisticated capital solutions to a more diversified investor base. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders across Finance, Investment, and Product functions, and will play a key role in designing, building, and running the financial control framework for a suite of evolving investment vehicles.

This is a high-profile appointment offering broad exposure, meaningful strategic input, and the opportunity to lead on key operational and technical elements from day one.

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the core finance and control framework across semi-liquid private market funds, including NAV production, capital accounts, multi-currency cash management, and valuation processes
• Working with Product and Investment teams to optimise fund performance and structure, including market NAV adjustments and strategy around redemptions, capital deployment, and liquidity
• Leading on forecasting, planning, and treasury across a range of fund share classes, with a view to managing redemption scenarios and future capital requirements
• Reviewing and advising on fund-level operations, including oversight requirements for client assets within private wealth structures
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal senior leadership, providing performance updates and presenting recommendations to support fund and business-wide strategy
• Managing third-party relationships across administration, custody, FX, audit, and technology, holding accountability for service levels and delivery
• Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the operating model supports future scalability and efficiency
• Providing leadership and direction across the broader finance team, including workflow planning and team development

Profile:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 10+ years' post-qualified experience
• Strong technical grounding in fund accounting and financial control within private markets
• Experience overseeing complex investment structures, ideally including semi-liquid or evergreen funds
• Deep understanding of NAV oversight, valuation methodologies, capital accounts, and multi-currency structures
• Proven ability to manage liquidity forecasting, capital allocation, and redemption planning within dynamic fund environments
• Working knowledge of client asset regulations and oversight requirements relevant to fund structures with private wealth exposure
• Track record of partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making at board or executive level
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing and developing high-performing teams
• Proactive and commercially minded, with a hands-on approach and ability to work across technical and strategic priorities
• Excellent communicator with the confidence to challenge, contribute and deliver in a fast-paced environment

This is a unique opportunity to step into a role with real scope, variety, and impact, within one of the most respected names in global private equity.

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