Job Description
REF: SK53342
Job Title: Fund Finance Director
Industry: Private Equity
Location: London
Salary Guide: c. £150,000 - £175,000 base + bonus + carry + co-invest
Our client is an leading, mainstream, private equity firm, based in London. Due to an excellent track record of performance and a committed, blue chip investor based, it has successfully raised a large new fund and diversified into new strategies. As part of the continued growth of the firm, we are seeking to appoint a Head of Fund Finance, to strengthen and manage the internal fund finance team.
This is a key leadership role which will directly support the Chief Financial Officer. Key responsibilities will include:
* Management, leadership and development of a team of qualified Fund Controllers, Fund Accountants and junior support
* Managing the overall relationship with the fund administrators
* Developing a 'best in class' fund finance platform through identifying areas for improvement and implementing new systems as required
* Ensuring the team deliver on time across deal execution, capital calls and distribution notices, management accounts and audit, investor queries
* Overseeing and reviewing the team's production of quarterly investor reports and accounts, partner statements, capital calls or distribution notices and fund budgets, forecasts, and analytics
* Assist on deal execution (liasing with tax advisors, accountants, lawyers, investment team)
* Leading the setup on new fund vehicles, as required
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) and experienced Fund Controller, Head of Fund Finance, or equivalent, working in a private equity or private credit firm in London.