Finance and Tax Director in London

Brewer Morris is delighted to be exclusively partnering with a highly successful and rapidly growing private equity fund as it looks to appoint a Finance & Tax Director into its London-based finance leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to join a sophisticated international investment platform at a pivotal stage of growth. The successful individual will take ownership of tax, financial reporting and treasury matters across a complex multi-jurisdictional structure, working closely with senior leadership, external advisers, auditors and board stakeholders. Offering exceptional exposure, variety and influence, this role would suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys operating at both strategic and technical levels within a fast-paced investment environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all UK and international tax matters across the fund and associated holding structures
• Manage relationships with external tax advisers and oversee tax planning, structuring and compliance activities
• Provide tax input on acquisitions, disposals, refinancings and new investment structures
• Maintain oversight of VAT, employment tax and other indirect tax obligations
• Take ownership of IFRS technical accounting matters and accounting policy development
• Review and challenge financial statements, NAV calculations and reporting prepared by third-party administrators
• Act as the senior finance lead on treasury activities, financing arrangements and refinancing initiatives
• Manage banking relationships, liquidity planning and cash management across the group
• Oversee debt facilities, covenant compliance, interest rate hedging and FX risk management
• Structure cross-border cash repatriation and intercompany funding arrangements
• Support board and audit committee reporting on tax, treasury and financial reporting matters
• Contribute to risk management, internal controls and governance processes across the organisation.

Skills & Experience Required

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified accountant. CTA or comparable tax qualification preferred
• Significant post-qualified experience across tax, financial reporting and treasury within funds (ideally alternative funds) highly preferable.
• Experience gained within private equity, infrastructure, alternative investments, asset management, investment trusts or similar investment-led environments
• Strong technical IFRS expertise, including group reporting and consolidation experience
• Deep understanding of UK corporate tax and international tax considerations
• Experience working with complex multi-jurisdictional group structures
• Exposure to Luxembourg fund structures and international investment vehicles would be advantageous
• Treasury and financing experience, including debt facilities, covenant management and hedging instruments
• Ability to engage confidently with boards, audit committees and senior stakeholders
• Proven track record of operating in a hands-on, commercially focused leadership role

This role will be an initial FTC but with a full intention of the role becoming permanent before the end of the contract - the reasoning can be discussed in detail when discussing the role.

If your experience is a fit for this role and you would like to learn more, please apply below or reach out directly to.