Senior Fund Financial Controller

Arrow Global Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Senior Fund Financial Controller to enhance their Fund Finance function in London. This senior role involves overseeing financial management across multiple funds, ensuring compliance and transparency. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA qualified with extensive experience in fund finance and strong leadership skills. The position offers an opportunity to significantly impact fund operations and contribute to the firm's growth.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA accountant with significant post-qualified experience in fund finance.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-fund structures.
• Strong technical knowledge of partnership accounting and investment lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the fund finance team.
• Oversee financial management and reporting across multiple fund structures.
• Manage fund-level control environments.

Skills

ACA / ACCA qualified accountant

Experience in fund finance

Multi-fund management experience

Technical knowledge of fund operations

Strong leadership skills

Excellent analytical skills

Advanced proficiency in Excel

Organizational and adaptive skills

Education

Fully qualified ACA / ACCA accountant

Job description

Overview

Senior Fund Financial Controller

Department: Fund Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, UK

We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Senior Fund Financial Controller to lead and enhance our Fund Finance function. This senior position plays a critical role in building a best-in-class, scalable multi-fund finance platform that supports our expanding investment portfolio.

You will drive the development and implementation of financial strategies, governance frameworks, and operational excellence across multiple funds. Working closely with senior leadership, investors, and external partners, you will ensure financial integrity, compliance, and performance transparency. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced fund finance professional to shape the future of our fund finance operations and contribute directly to the growth and success of our fund businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the fund finance team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, technical expertise, and professional growth.
• Oversee the financial management and reporting across multiple fund structures, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Act as the key finance lead for new fund launches, ensuring effective structuring, onboarding, and integration with operational and reporting frameworks.
• Manage fund-level control environments, maintaining robust governance over accounting, cash management, and capital activity.
• Take ownership of financial reporting cycles, delivering timely and high-quality financial statements, investor reports, and performance insights.
• Oversee capital call, distribution, and drawdown processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient liquidity management.
• Manage and review revolving credit facilities (RCFs), monitoring covenants and maintaining effective lender relationships.
• Collaborate with external auditors, administrators, tax advisors, and legal teams to meet statutory, regulatory, and investor requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in fund accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency through automation and best practice.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks and implement measures to mitigate operational and financial risk.
• Partner with the fund treasury team to optimise cash forecasting, funding, and liquidity planning.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to boards, investment committees, and senior leadership.
• Support investor relations and capital formation teams by providing clear, accurate, and timely financial information.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA accountant with significant post-qualified experience in fund finance, ideally within private equity, private credit, or alternative investments.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-fund structures and implementing robust financial control frameworks.
• Strong technical knowledge of fund operations, partnership accounting, and investment lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrable leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with strong commercial awareness.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel
• Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement, governance, and operational excellence.