Head of Finance - Hedge Fund

Run the monthly close and produce management accounts for the UK LLP and group entities, with commentary for the COO and partners. Own the annual budget, reforecasts and multi-year financial model, including scenario analysis on AUM, fee and headcount changes. Manage treasury and cash: bank relationships, cash forecasting, payments, and FX hedging of non-USD expenses. Calculate and track management and performance fee revenue, reconciled to administrator figures. Prepare statutory accounts and lead the annual audit with the external auditors. Partner and staff economics Run partner profit allocations, drawings and capital accounts under the LLP agreement. Model and administer the bonus pool, deferral schemes and fund-linked deferred compensation. Support the Remuneration Committee and ensure compliance with the MIFIDPRU Remuneration Code. Regulatory capital and reporting Own the firm’s capital position under IFPR: own funds, K-factor calculations, liquidity requirements and ongoing monitoring. Lead the annual ICARA process with Compliance and Risk, and present it to the Board. Prepare and submit FCA regulatory returns (MIFIDPRU, financial and remuneration returns) and contribute to AIFMD Annex IV reporting. Support Form PF and other non-UK filings where the group has a US presence. Fund oversight Oversee third-party fund administrators: NAV review, fee and expense accruals, performance fee crystallisation, and equalisation or series accounting. Review fund expense allocations against offering documents and the firm’s expense policy. Coordinate fund audits and review fund financial statements. Support investor due diligence questionnaires and operational due diligence visits on finance matters. Tax Manage UK corporate and partnership tax compliance, VAT and payroll taxes with external advisers. Oversee transfer pricing between the UK manager and offshore or US affiliates. Monitor tax implications of fund structures, including UK investment manager exemption considerations, and support FATCA/CRS reporting. Leadership and infrastructure Lead, develop and grow the finance team. Improve systems, controls and automation across finance (e.g. ERP, expense management and reporting tools). Maintain the finance policies, delegated authorities and control framework, and support SMCR responsibilities where assigned. Act as a trusted adviser to the COO and partners on strategic projects such as new fund launches, seeding deals or office expansion. Experience and qualifications Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally trained in a Big Four or top-tier asset management audit practice. 10+ years post-qualification, including 5+ years in finance at a hedge fund or alternative asset manager. Hands-on experience of IFPR / MIFIDPRU capital, the ICARA process and FCA regulatory reporting. Strong knowledge of UK LLP accounting, partner allocations and deferred remuneration structures. Practical understanding of hedge fund mechanics: NAV, management and performance fees, high-water marks, equalisation and fund expenses. Experience managing and developing a small team. Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.