Financial Controller

Equifind are excited to have joined up with a boutique private equity firm in London, who are looking for a Financial Controller to join the business.

The Private Equity business primarily focusses on the technology space, but has recently made 3 investments into the FMCG sector. After a sudden influx of deals this is now the right time to come in to pick up the day-to-day accounting, project work, due diligence and also presenting findings to the board all while reporting directly into a seasoned Chief Financial Officer.

What will you be doing?

• Responsibility for the monthly financial reporting
• Lead the preparation and presentation of the management company's annual operating plan, budget process, and quarterly forecasts; develop performance analytics with strategic recommendations to leadership
• Engage with internal and third-party colleagues to ensure timely and accurate information flow, reporting and issue resolution
• Collaborate with internal teams to analyse period financial performance. Develop and produce operations variance analyses and present analytics to management
• Support the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to build a rigorous internal controls environment
• Coordination and preparation of assigned information for monthly and annual reporting and external audits
• Manage an external team of accountants to prepare and deliver financial and managerial reports to a high standard
• Assist with various projects and ad hoc work

What do you need to apply?

• Fully Qualified Accountant with a minimum of 4-8 years PQE (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Experience of working within the private equity, venture capitalist or wider alternatives space
• Strong working knowledge of UK GAAP
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller
• Strong analytical skills and stakeholder management
• Experience in managing internal controls

What's on offer?

• £90,000 - £100,000 base salary, dependant on experience
• 20-40% on-target bonus
• 27 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Private medical, healthcare and dental
• Hybrid working
• 1 month working from anywhere in the world
• Other benefits