Specialist Finance recruitment for Asset Management and Alternatives
Aria Partners are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with a high-growth UK based Private Equity firm looking to appoint an experienced and ambitious Finance Director.
This is a pivotal senior leadership position, offering the chance to manage and lead key operational aspects of both the Fund and Corporate Finance teams, while taking ownership of high-profile strategic projects. The Fund are an established manager about to enter a period of accelerated growth, with this role suited to a senior Funds Finance professional looking to step into a commercial, meaty and career defining role.
Experience working in a Private Equity fund is essential, with the need for someone who can inject subject matter expertise and best practice from day one.
Your role/responsibilities:
* Funds Finance: oversight of all fund and deal level accounting, FX hedging, debt structuring and alike (in an outsourced environment).
* Corporate Accounting: ownership of all internal and external reporting for the mancos, audits, budgeting/forecasting, financial analysis etc.
* Tax: management of all compliance, transactions and structuring level work (advisers and in-house expertise in place)
* Support to the Partners and CFO on strategic and commercial projects.
* Provide hands on leadership to a medium sized team (mostly qualified accountants), responsible for instilling best practice and continuous professional development towards a high performing culture.
Your background:
* Fully qualified accountant, with a preference for someone who is ex Big 4 or ACA/CA qualified via audit and at least 10-12 years+ PQE; excellent academics.
* Experience working in a Private Equity Fund and/or on Private Equity strategies - this is essential - gained in an in-house environment.
* Strong people management skills with a track record of managing, developing and building high performing teams.
* Excellent project management skills, good at juggling conflicting deadlines and prioritising accordingly.
* A track record of developing strong relationships with Partners as well as external advisors.
Salary and overall compensation (including carry) is open to negotiation and flexible for the right individual.
UK experience is essential and visa sponsorship is not on offer.
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