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Reference: SK53742
Location: London
Job Type: 12 month+ contract
Our client is a global, multi-strategy investment firm with an outstanding track record, and in excess of €65bn in assets under management.
We are helping to appoint 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.
Key Responsibilities:
* 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 use of generative AI.
* Provide cross-functional support across the wider finance function as required.
Candidate Profile:
The successful candidate will be a fully quallified 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.
Alongside being adept in fnancial reporting, accounting and control, you must also possess experience in budgeting, forecasting and management reporting within a corporate environment.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Financial Services, Investment Management, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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