Full job descriptionHarper May is partnering with an established, owner-led investment management firm based in central London. The firm manages capital across a diversified book of investment strategies, with activity spanning public and private markets alongside a wider base of long-term holdings. The finance function is being strengthened as the business continues to scale, and a Financial Controller is being appointed to take hands-on ownership of the numbers and partner closely with the leadership team.
The Role
Reporting into the senior finance lead and working alongside a lean, high-calibre team, the Financial Controller will own the monthly close, group reporting and controls across a multi-entity structure. The role sits close to the principals and suits a fully qualified accountant who is comfortable moving between the detail and the broader commercial picture, and who wants real ownership of the finance function inside a well-run investment business.
Key Responsibilities
*Own the monthly close and management accounts across the firm’s operating and holding entities
*Prepare consolidated reporting across a multi-entity structure spanning multiple jurisdictions
*Lead the annual audit and statutory reporting process across the group
*Oversee the finance team on day-to-day accounting, AP, AR and payroll
*Strengthen financial controls, reporting process and systems across the function
*Support cash management, treasury and intercompany positions across the group
*Partner with the leadership team on ad-hoc analysis, structuring and new fund or vehicle set-up
*Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and administrators
What we are looking for
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
*Prior experience inside an investment manager, asset manager, hedge fund, private equity house or family office is strongly preferred
*Strong technical accounting foundation, comfortable with multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction reporting
*Hands-on and detail-led, with the confidence to review as well as prepare
*Clear communicator, able to work directly with principals and senior leadership
*Based within a comfortable commute of central London; office-first culture