Platform Finance Lead – Funds Operations

Carne Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Carne Group is seeking an Associate Director - Platform Finance Lead to join our Dublin team. You will lead a three-person Platform Finance function and oversee platform fee and expense processes, ensuring timely revenue collection and client satisfaction across our expanding fund operations.

You will collaborate with Onboarding, Legal and Business Development to ensure feasible client arrangements, support internal audits, and drive improvements in processes and controls within a fast-growing

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fund accounting procedures and processes.
• 5-7 years’ experience in an operational finance function.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team and manage priorities against deadlines.
• Strong stakeholder management across internal teams and external administrators.
• Sound judgement in resolving operational exceptions and escalation decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a three-person Platform Finance team with clear priorities.
• Act as primary escalation point for platform-related finance queries and exceptions.
• Coordinate fee and expense processing, payments, and administrator invoicing in line with Carne policies.
• Coordinate month-end close, accruals/deferrals, and platform P&L reporting with governance.
• Maintain up-to-date procedures and drive opportunities for process and systems improvements.

Skills

Fund accounting

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Operational finance

Judgement / decision making

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Carne Group is seeking an Associate Director - Platform Finance Lead to join our Dublin team. You will lead a three-person Platform Finance function and oversee platform fee and expense processes, ensuring timely revenue collection and client satisfaction across our expanding fund operations.

You will collaborate with Onboarding, Legal and Business Development to ensure feasible client arrangements, support internal audits, and drive improvements in processes and controls within a fast-growing