Senior Finance Associate - Financial Services

London Permanent View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fund finance professional to take ownership of a portfolio of private equity investment funds within a highly respected international investment business. The role combines technical fund accounting expertise, stakeholder management, team leadership and the opportunity to drive technology-led improvements across the finance function.
  • Join a global Private Equity firm with strong growth and progression.
  • Lead fund finance activity while driving automation and process improvement.

About Our Client

Global Private Equity firm located in London. Our client is a leading international investment management organisation with a significant global presence and a collaborative, people-focused culture. Managing substantial assets across multiple investment strategies, the business is committed to professional development, innovation and responsible investing

Job Description

  • Oversee the financial management, analysis and reporting of private equity investment funds.
  • Lead quarterly valuation processes, including performance calculations and reporting to key stakeholders.
  • Take ownership of investor reporting, board materials and ad-hoc financial analysis.
  • Act as a senior member of the finance team, mentoring junior colleagues and reviewing their work.
  • Manage relationships with investment professionals, external administrators and service providers across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Review financial statements, monitor cash flows and oversee debt and lender reporting processes.
  • Drive process improvement, automation projects and data quality initiatives across finance operations.
  • Support new fund launches, complex transactions and operational projects as experience develops.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree or master's qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
  • Approximately 6+ years' experience within fund finance, asset management, public accounting, financial services or a related environment.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation methodologies and investment performance metrics.
  • Advanced Excel skills, with experience using reporting and data analytics tools such as Power BI and Alteryx.
  • Strong analytical, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior team members.
  • Exposure to private equity funds would be highly advantageous.
  • A proactive, technology-minded approach with an interest in automation and process enhancement.

What's on Offer

  • Broad and varied role combining leadership, technical fund finance and transformation initiatives.
  • Strong long-term career development prospects within a high-performing environment.
  • Competitive salary range + Bonus
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Hybrid Working Model
  • Central London
Contact
Mary Cotter
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069943
Phone number
+44 207 776 5987

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Where
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mary Cotter
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5987
Job reference
JN-072026-7069943