Financial Controller

Location:
London HQ (Mayfair)
Reporting to:
The Chairman\’s Office
Salary:
Competitive Base +
Performance Bonus

The Business
This role sits within a
confidential UK-European investment platform
operating under the umbrella of
LEOS International Group
, a leading private international developer with a multi-billion portfolio across the UK, the UAE, and Asia. Leveraging the deep asset expertise and significant balance sheet of the Group, this platform operates as a principal lender, providing speed-critical financing (Bridging, Development, and Refurbishment loans) to high-quality SME developers in the UK and Europe.

The Role
We are seeking a commercially minded
Financial Controller
to lead the finance function for this specialised investment division. You will report directly to the
Chairman\’s Office
, ensuring our lending operations meet institutional standards of reporting, liquidity management, and regulatory compliance. This is a pivotal role for a qualified accountant who combines technical financial rigour with a deep understanding of the compliance frameworks required for a cross-border lending vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Platform Accounting:
  Manage the full lifecycle accounting for the loan book, including accurate recognition of interest income, arrangement fees, and default interest across a portfolio of secured real estate assets.
• Regulatory & Operational Compliance:
  Act as the first line of defence for the platform. Oversee
  AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer)
  protocols for borrower onboarding and ensure all lending activities adhere to strict internal governance and UK regulatory standards.
• Cross-Border Liquidity Management:
  Manage the treasury function for the investment platform, coordinating complex
  cross-border capital drawdowns
  from the global treasury to ensure funds are available for rapid deployment (targeting 24–48-hour decision timelines).
• Commercial Finance:
  Partner with the Head of Lending to model loan profitability, monitor Loan-to-Value (LTV) covenants, and track portfolio performance against group targets.
• Statutory & Tax Compliance:
  Manage all UK statutory obligations, including Corporation Tax and VAT, ensuring the platform remains fully compliant with HMRC regulations for private lenders.

The Candidate

• Qualification:
  Fully qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years PQE.
• Compliance Expertise:
  Strong experience in
  Lending Compliance, AML, and KYC frameworks
  . You must understand the regulatory environment for private credit and the compliance requirements of operating a lending vehicle.
• Cross-Border Experience:
  Essential experience managing
  international/cross-border transactions
  , including multi-currency inter-company loans and