Full job description An established global macro investment manager is seeking a qualified accountant to join its finance team as Financial Controller.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a rare opportunity to gain broad exposure across management company finance, fund accounting, regulatory reporting, investor reporting and strategic business initiatives within a sophisticated alternative investment platform.
The role will suit an ambitious ACA, ACCA or CIMA-qualified accountant looking to move beyond a traditional finance role and develop a holistic understanding of how an investment manager operates.
Responsibilities *Ownership of monthly management accounts across multiple entities
*Lead budgeting, forecasting and year-end audit processes
*Oversee cash management, financial controls and tax filings
*Review NAV calculations and fund accounting activities
*Liaise with fund administrators, auditors and external advisers
*Support regulatory reporting and governance requirements
*Contribute to board reporting and investor communications
*Drive automation, process improvement and finance transformation initiatives
Candidate Profile *ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
*Demonstrable track record in a finance function - minimum 3 years of experience
*Background in asset management, hedge funds, fund administration, product control or audit with investment management exposure
*Strong understanding of management accounting and financial reporting
*Exposure to fund accounting and NAV processes is advantageous
*Commercially minded, proactive and keen to improve processes through technology and automation
Why Join? This is a genuinely broad role offering direct exposure to senior leadership, significant responsibility from day one and the opportunity to develop across both corporate and fund finance within a dynamic investment management environment and could develop in a Deputy CFO role.