Equifind is recruiting for a Head of Fund Finance to join a fast-growing private equity real estate firm based in the City of London (nr Liverpool Street).

This European-focused investor boasts assets of more than $11 billion and has developed more than 90 million square feet of real estate. With a great pipeline of upcoming transactions, this role is primed for a fund finance professional interested in managing a dynamic portfolio of active investments and ongoing acquisitions.


What will I be doing?
* Manage small team of Fund Accountants and Fund Controllers.
* Oversight of investor reporting, presentations and Fund analysis. This includes writing the performance reports each quarter for the portfolio managers.
* Oversight and management of statutory, tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
* Liaise with investors and executives on specific fund administration, accounting and performance matters.
* Maintenance and calculation of complex LP capital allocation balances monthly.
* Ongoing cashflow monitoring and management including co-ordination and review of payment runs, liaising with internal accounts payable team and service providers as necessary.
* Internal reporting of performance metrics and input of financial elements into JV partner reports.
* Maintenance of internal databases of companies and assets under management, equity and debt.
* Providing reporting and assistance to Investment, Asset Management and Development teams including provision of actuals against budgets, debt/equity stats, tenant covenant analysis.
* Responsible for the setup of new entities and structures as required
* Supporting the Investment team in deal process including provision of KYC information, review and co-ordination of any financial due diligence and arranging equity calls and cash movements.

What do I need to apply?
* A qualified accounting qualification (ACA or ACCA preferred).
* At least seven years experience of working in a fund finance function, ideally within the real estate/real assets sector.
* In-depth knowledge of financial accounting principles, regulations, and standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate meaningful insights.
* Proficient in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
* Experience in managing internal controls, risk assessment, and compliance activities.


What’s on offer?
* Base salary of £100-110,000
* Discretionary bonus
* Long term incentive plan
* Employer pension contribution
* Premium private healthcare
* 27 days annual leave