Senior Finance Manager
London, hybrid working available
£90,000 - £95,000+ 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 Senior 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 Senior Finance Manager
· Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience within investment management, listed funds, or similar complex structures.
· Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability – Expert in Excel and financial tools, with a track record of building and reviewing sophisticated models to support decision-making.
· Highly effective communicator and influencer – Confident presenting complex financial matters to senior stakeholders, including boards and external partners, with clarity and authority.
· Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail – Combines technical excellence with pragmatic decision-making in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
· Proven stakeholder leadership – Demonstrates the ability to influence, challenge, and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at a senior level.
· Continuous improvement and leadership mindset – Proactively enhances processes, drives efficiencies, and contributes to building a high-performing finance function.
Applications can only be considered from those eligible to live & work in the UK without restriction.
Harcourt Matthews is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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Ref: BHJOB3543_6054