London, hybrid working available
£70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + benefits and strong career progression
A specialist investment management firm focused on real assets is seeking a Finance Manager to join its Fund Finance team. The role supports listed investment vehicles and plays a key part in financial reporting, oversight, and control. It offers broad exposure to fund operations, stakeholders, and strategic financial activities.
Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager
- Lead financial reporting processes - Coordinate and deliver finance inputs for annual and interim reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all disclosures.
- Manage audit and compliance cycle - Oversee the audit process including planning, timelines, and deliverables, while maintaining strong relationships with auditors.
- Oversee NAV production and controls - Review NAV packs, reconciliations, and supporting schedules, ensuring a robust financial control environment.
- Deliver cash flow forecasting - Produce and maintain detailed cash forecasts aligned to asset activity, supporting dividends, financing, and operational planning.
- Manage stakeholders and reporting outputs - Act as a key contact for fund administrators and service providers, while supporting board reporting and regulatory announcements.
Skills & Attributes of the Finance Manager
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with experience in investment management and listed funds
- Advanced Excel and modelling skills - Demonstrates strong capability in financial modelling and handling complex datasets.
- Clear and effective communicator - Able to present financial information in a concise and structured manner for varied stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail - Maintains accuracy while applying sound judgement and managing competing deadlines.
- Confident stakeholder management approach - Engages effectively with internal and external parties, providing constructive challenge where required.
- Process-driven and improvement focused - Identifies opportunities to enhance processes and operates effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Harcourt Matthews is committed to diversity and inclusion. We value and encourage applications from all ethnicities and welcome everyone regardless of social background, disability, gender identity, and orientation. Diversity benefits us all and challenges our assumptions.
Ref: BHJOB3543_6054