Financial Services
Our client is a global, multi-strategy investment firm with an outstanding track record, and in excess of €65bn in assets under management.
Description
We are helping to appoint a Financial Controller on a 12-month contract (with potential for extension), with responsibility for the financial oversight of several European entities. This is a broad, hands-on role, offering exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to lead a small team while driving improvements across finance processes and controls.
*Please note we can not respond to applications from candidates on notice periods – this role will only suit an immediately available individual*
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and MI reporting across European entities, including consolidation, variance analysis, and departmental liaison.
- Manage the month-end close process, including review and approval of journals, reconciliations, and financial statements.
- Act as key contact for the audit process across various European entities.
- Oversee relationships with third-party service providers, ensuring timely and accurate delivery of financial information.
- Supervise the accounts payable function, reviewing payment runs and implementing process improvements using technology.
- Ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements, including statutory obligations such as Payment Practices & Performance disclosures.
- Maintain and improve the financial control environment, ensuring robust documentation and review of key reconciliations and processes.
- Line management of a team of three, supporting development and performance management.
- Drive ongoing process improvements in forecasting, budgeting, and reporting through automation and the use of generative AI.
- Provide cross-functional support across the wider finance function as required.
Skills
The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with at least 8 years’ post-qualification experience working as a Finance Manager or Financial Controller in either an investment management firm or wider Financial Services group. You must be available to start immediately.
Alongside being adept in financial reporting, accounting and control, you must also possess experience in budgeting, forecasting and management reporting within a corporate environment.
Apply
This client and the role are London office-based and do not have the ability to provide sponsorship for a visa. They operate a hybrid working model with 1 day per week remote work.
Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been the leading recruiter of Finance Directors, Financial Controllers and Fund Accountants to UK and European private equity firms for over 30 years. We work with a highly diversified client group, including buyout funds of all sizes, growth & venture capital investors, real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, secondaries funds and fund of funds. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.