Senior Director Finance

Sector: Alternative Asset Management – Infrastructure & Commodities

Reporting to: Managing Partners

This is a fractional role 3 days per week, with potential for up to 5 days. This is an interim role of 3–6 months with the prospect of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

The Opportunity

Our client is a fast‑growing infrastructure and commodities investment platform operating across the UK and US. The firm deploys capital into middle‑market energy infrastructure, proprietary trading, and structured merchant exposure around a real‑assets platform, with deep expertise across power, gas, carbon, fuels, and batteries. It is research‑focused, data‑driven, and backed by significant long‑duration capital from leading institutional and family office investors. This is a rare opportunity to build and own the finance function at an entrepreneurial firm at an early but well‑capitalised stage of its growth. The successful candidate will be a technically strong, commercially minded finance professional who can operate independently and scale the function as the business expands.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Managing Partners, you will own all financial, accounting, tax, and audit functions across the firm, spanning both the management company and the fund vehicles. This is a senior, hands‑on role combining statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, investor reporting, and day‑to‑day financial management.

• Management Company
• Own the financial statements and management accounts for the management company and associated entities.
• Manage the annual audit process and the relationship with external auditors.
• Oversee payroll, benefits administration, and employee expense management.
• Maintain and improve internal financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and manage the operating budget and financial forecasts.
• Manage banking relationships, treasury, and cash flow.
• Fund Finance & Investment Operations
• Oversee all fund‑level financial reporting and accounting alongside external fund administrators.
• Review and approve NAV calculations, capital account statements, and investor allocations.
• Manage the preparation of audited financial statements for the fund vehicles.
• Support the structuring and administration of new fund vehicles, co‑investments, and managed accounts.
• Maintain fund waterfall models and performance fee calculations, including carried interest, profit participation, and management fees on an investor‑level basis.
• Ensure accurate and timely investor reporting, including capital call and distribution notices.
• Lead quarterly valuation reviews of private/illiquid investments with the investment team and third‑party appraisers.
• Tax & Regulatory Compliance
• Manage US, UK, and international tax compliance across the management company and fund structures, including partnership tax returns, VAT, and PAYE.
• Coordinate with external tax advisers on structuring matters across both jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory capital requirements and prepare relevant financial regulatory returns.
• Maintain awareness of FATCA, CRS, and other investor reporting obligations.
• Strategic & Cross‑Functional Support
• Act as the primary point of contact for all finance, tax, and audit matters.
• Manage the relationship with the third‑party administrator, ensuring deliverables are accurate and timely.
• Provide financial analysis and modelling to support strategic decisions, including new product launches, hiring plans, and capital allocation.
• Support investor due diligence by preparing and reviewing financial materials.
• Partner with legal counsel on fund documentation, fee arrangements, and contractual obligations.
• Build and manage the finance function as the firm scales, including future hires.

Qualifications

About You

• 9+ years’ relevant experience in finance, accounting, or audit, with significant exposure to alternative asset management, hedge funds, or investment management.
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent); Big Four training background preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing fund‑level accounting and reporting, ideally across multiple structures (limited partnerships, managed accounts).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including US GAAP; familiarity with IFRS and/or UK GAAP preferable.
• Experience managing audit processes and relationships with external auditors and tax advisers.
• Working knowledge of US tax considerations; UK tax and VAT compliance for UK‑domiciled fund managers a plus.
• Understanding of SEC and FCA regulatory capital requirements and reporting obligations.
• Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills; advanced Excel proficiency.
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to interface credibly with investors, auditors, regulators, and senior stakeholders.
• Experience in commodities, energy, or infrastructure investment is advantageous but not essential.

Job Benefits

Competitive Day Rate. Fractional role: 3 days per week, with potential for up to 5 days.