Finance Manager - Global Hedge Fund

Are you a seasoned finance professional ready to bring your skills to a high-performing team where your insights will shape decision-making and drive innovation? We’re looking for a Finance Manager with a background in financial reporting or corporate accounting to join a global brand name hedge fund in a senior leadership role. This is an an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, inclusive and collaborative environment, leading a small team and covering a mixture of BAU and project work. The ideal candidate will be qualified and around 7 to 10 years PQE, with a background working in a large and complex financial services business, be that asset management, alternatives, banking, insurance or fintech/payments. Your responsibilities: Leading the month-end close process for several European entities, including reviewing journal entries and ensuring reconciliations are seamless Supporting audit processes and collaborating with external auditors to see financial statements through to completion Assisting in the preparation and review of VAT filings and other indirect tax matters—building strong relationships with trusted external advisors Performing expense analysis, identifying cost drivers, and contributing to smarter, data-led decisions Partnering with teams across the business to find ways to streamline workflows and increase efficiency Helping deliver management reporting, local regulatory filings, and survey responses that guide strategic thinking Playing a hands-on role in finance transformation projects and continuous process improvement across EMEA Day to day coaching, mentoring and management for several qualified accountants Your background: A Qualified Accountant (ACA, CA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent) with at least 8 to 10+ years of experience in finance Experience working in a large and complex financial services business – essential A proven leader with experience managing small teams and mentoring others toward success Strong judgment, excellent communication, and top-tier analytical skills Tech-savvy A multitasker who thrives under pressure and meets deadlines without breaking a sweat Energetic, proactive and full of integrity – you take ownership of your work and have a continuous improvement mindset Salary on offer is c.£120,000 to £140,000 base plus bonus and benefits. Please note this company operates from the office 5 days a week and does not have a remote working policy. Visa sponsorship is not on offer and you must hold full unrestricted UK work rights.