Finance Manager - Private Equity
Location: South Kensington, London (Onsite)
Robert Half is partnering with a high-growth, boutique private equity firm to appoint a Finance Manager. This is a broad, hands-on role within a lean, high-performing team, offering close exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to play a key role in the firm's continued growth. The position reports directly to the CEO.
The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity to join a scaling finance function in a dynamic private equity environment. You'll work closely with the CEO, taking ownership of core accounting responsibilities while gaining exposure to fund structures and contributing to strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day finance operations across the group
* Prepare monthly management accounts for group entities, funds, SPVs, and construction projects
* Liaise with third-party fund administrators on fund accounting and reporting
* Produce monthly and annual financial statements (IFRS/GAAP)
* Support VAT returns, tax compliance, and audit processes
* Assist with treasury management and cash flow forecasting
* Maintain and develop financial models for performance tracking and analysis
* Contribute to management and board reporting
* Partner with investment and operations teams across multiple jurisdictions
* Identify and implement process improvements as the business scales
Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
* Post-qualified experience in industry, ideally within Private Equity, Financial Services, Real Estate, or Construction
* Strong technical accounting knowledge (IFRS/GAAP essential)
* Experience in a hands-on SME or high-growth environment
Skills & Attributes
* Proactive and adaptable, with an entrepreneurial mindset
* Strong attention to detail combined with commercial awareness
* Confident communicator, comfortable working with senior stakeholders
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