At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee financial planning, manage GP commitments, and improve finance processes.
- Company: High-performing private equity firm in London with a dynamic finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £120,000, excellent bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Join a lean team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Gain exposure to investment management and enhance your financial expertise.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in private equity or fund management.
The predicted salary is between 120000 - 120000 £ per year.
A high performing private equity firm is looking to hire a Financial Controller into its London finance team. This is a broad and high-visibility role covering GP commitments and co-investment structures alongside group financial planning and wider group reporting support.
The role sits within a lean finance function and will work closely with senior finance leadership, providing exposure to both the investment side of the business and the firm’s internal financial management.
Responsibilities will include:
- Oversight of the firm’s GP commitment and co-investment entities, including management and statutory accounting, consolidation into group reporting and monitoring investment drawdowns and distributions.
- Managing financing arrangements associated with these structures, including tracking drawdowns and repayments, calculating interest and monitoring covenant compliance.
- Ownership of the financial planning and analysis activities of the group, including preparation of the annual budget, reforecasts and detailed supporting analysis.
- Producing departmental spend analysis, maintaining the group business plan and delivering detailed cashflow forecasting and liquidity analysis.
- Contributing to the wider corporate finance function, supporting the preparation of consolidated management accounts, board reporting and the annual audit process.
- Ongoing involvement in improving finance processes, systems and reporting frameworks across the group.
Required experience:
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience within private equity or a similar asset class within private markets/fund management
- Exposure to GP commitments, co-investment structures or similar investment accounting
Comp on offer is circa £120,000 + excellent bonus potential with a comprehensive wider benefits package.
Financial Controller – Private Equity employer: Aria Partners Limited
Join a high-performing private equity firm in London, where you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work culture that values innovation and excellence. As a Financial Controller, you will have the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership, gaining invaluable exposure to both investment strategies and internal financial management, while enjoying a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that supports your professional growth and well-being.
