Senior Fund Financial Controller

Senior Fund Financial Controller

Location: London, United Kingdom

Salary: £105,000.00-£110,000.00

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the fund finance team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on accountability, technical expertise, and professional growth.
• Oversee the financial management and reporting across multiple fund structures, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance.
• Act as the key finance lead for new fund launches, ensuring effective structuring, onboarding, and integration with operational and reporting frameworks.
• Manage fund-level control environments, maintaining robust governance over accounting, cash management, and capital activity.
• Take ownership of financial reporting cycles, delivering timely and high-quality financial statements, investor reports, and performance insights.
• Oversee capital call, distribution, and drawdown processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient liquidity management.
• Manage and review revolving credit facilities (RCFs), monitoring covenants and maintaining effective lender relationships.
• Collaborate with external auditors, administrators, tax advisors, and legal teams to meet statutory, regulatory, and investor requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in fund accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency through automation and best practice.
• Strengthen internal control frameworks and implement measures to mitigate operational and financial risk.
• Partner with the fund treasury team to optimise cash forecasting, funding, and liquidity planning.
• Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to boards, investment committees, and senior leadership.
• Support investor relations and capital formation teams by providing clear, accurate, and timely financial information.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Fully qualified ACA / ACCA accountant with significant post-qualified experience in fund finance, ideally within private equity, private credit, or alternative investments.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-fund structures and implementing robust financial control frameworks.
• Strong technical knowledge of fund operations, partnership accounting, and investment lifecycle processes.
• Demonstrable leadership experience with the ability to manage and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with strong commercial awareness.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Highly organised, proactive, and adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• A strong commitment to continuous improvement, governance, and operational excellence.