Finance Manager (Funds Platform)

Carne Distributor Due Diligence; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carne Group in Dublin is seeking an Associate Director - Platform Finance Lead to drive the platform finance function across Ireland and other jurisdictions. You will lead a small team, coordinate fee and operational exceptions, and ensure timely reporting and client satisfaction.

The role combines fund accounting knowledge with strong leadership, governance, and cross‑functional collaboration with Onboarding, Legal and Business Development teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• 5–7 years in an operational finance function.
• Experience in fund accounting procedures and processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of three, setting clear priorities and performance expectations.
• Act as the primary escalation point for platform-related finance queries and coordinate resolution of fee/operational exceptions.
• Oversee validation, processing and settlement of fund fees and related accounting entries.
• Coordinate month-end close activities for Platform Finance transactions and ensure accurate reporting.

Skills

Fund accounting

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Process improvement

Operating models

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Vacancy NameAssociate Director - Platform Finance Lead Location(s)Dublin Employment TypePermanent DepartmentFinance Description

We have an exciting opportunity for experienced funds or finance professional to join our Platform Operations team supporting clients across multiple jurisdictions including Ireland, Luxembourg and Switzerland.

You will take real ownership from day one, working closely with senior internal stakeholders, administrators, distributors and investment managers. This role offers strong exposure across management company operations and provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge, leadership capability and long‑term career opportunities within a fast‑growing business.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for an ambitious, commercially minded professional who enjoys building operating models, improving processes and working with a wide range of stakeholders that can manage the effective delivery of our core financial activities supporting Carne’s platform fund business. Experience in previous finance role, fund expense process or trailer fee computations is particularly relevant.

The successful candidate will combine strong fund accounting knowledge with sound judgement, team leadership, strong decision making and the ability to influence across internal teams and external administrators. The role is responsible for the successful delivery of the platform finance function ensuring timely revenue collection and maintaining client satisfaction in the downstream platform operations.

What are the minimum requirements you need for the role?

• Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA
• Strong, demonstrated knowledge of fund accounting procedures and processes.
• 5-7 years’ experience working in an operational finance function.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team, establish priorities and deliver against competing deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including the ability to coordinate finance requirements across internal teams and external administrators.
• Sound judgement in resolving operational exceptions, reviewing accounting outcomes and determining when escalation is required.

What is your role and your responsibilities?

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach and develop a team of three, setting clear priorities and performance expectations.
• Support the team in managing operational queries and non-standard issues.
• Ensure workloads are appropriately managed across all Platform Finance activities.

Platform Finance Oversight

• Act as the primary escalation point for platform-related finance queries.
• Coordinate the resolution of fee and operational exceptions in line with Carne policies.
• Support internal and external audits and coordinate responses to audit requests.
• Partner with Onboarding, Legal and Business Development teams to ensure client arrangements are operationally feasible and accurately implemented.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date procedures for all Platform Finance activities.
• Identify and drive opportunities for process and systems improvements.
• Support client, fund and service onboarding and offboarding activities.

Fee and Expense Management

• Oversee the validation, processing and settlement of fund fees.
• Ensure fee and expense data is accurately recorded across finance systems.
• Review and approve key payment and settlement activities.
• Oversee administrator invoice processing, ensuring appropriate classification and accounting treatment.
• Manage rebillable expense processes, ensuring timely invoicing, accurate accounting and effective receivables management.
• Monitor and resolve exceptions and aged balances.

Financial Control and Reporting

• Coordinate month-end close activities relating to Platform Finance transactions.
• Review accruals, deferrals and associated accounting entries.
• Validate platform profit and loss reporting and provide results to the Management Accounts team.
• Ensure finance processes operate within agreed controls and governance frameworks.

What Competencies do you require?

Effective Communication Communicates effectively, engaging with others in a warm and professional manner

Developing others Leads and mentors the team of three through clear expectations, coaching and knowledge-sharing; builds the team’s ability to handle routine activity independently and recognise when escalation is needed.

Planning and organising Organises and plans work effectively, ensuring delivery to quality and timescales in the short and longer term

Analytical (Attention to detail) Analyses and understands relevant and complex information and data to draw appropriate insights.

Adaptability Adapts approach and responds effectively to different situations, people and new opportunities

Resilience Works well managing competing priorities, bounces back quickly from setbacks in a positive and constructive manner

Drive and Motivation Highly motivated and driven, able to focus on what needs to be achieved and enthuses others to do this.

Quality Motivated to produce accurate, quality, and timely work output.

Client-centric focus Motivated by customer-facing environments, understanding their needs, and providing a good service.

Learning Mindset Curiosity to learn and understand key factors, new techniques or technologies affecting their work.

Who is Carne Group?

Carne Group has established itself in the funds industry with $2tn in AUM supported by 600+ staff and four regulated management companies. Together with a large team of industry specialists, Carne serves more than 650+ traditional and alternative asset management clients from key fund jurisdictions and financial hubs including Ireland, Luxembourg, Zurich, Lisbon, London, New York, Cayman and Channel Islands.

Excellence and innovation are central to Carne’s work and we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent to deliver an unrivalled service to our clients. Whilst working with Carne, you will be provided with opportunities to develop your skills and experience by working in a dynamic, innovative, and multicultural environment where exciting careers are built.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the asset management industry. Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that members of other under-represented groups tend not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact, they do! At Carne we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.