Financial Controller

Harper May is partnering with an established, owner-led investment management firm based in central London. The firm manages capital across a diversified book of investment strategies, with activity spanning public and private markets alongside a wider base of long-term holdings. The finance function is being strengthened as the business continues to scale, and a Financial Controller is being appointed to take hands-on ownership of the numbers and partner closely with the leadership team.

The Role
Reporting into the senior finance lead and working alongside a lean, high-calibre team, the Financial Controller will own the monthly close, group reporting and controls across a multi-entity structure. The role sits close to the principals and suits a fully qualified accountant who is comfortable moving between the detail and the broader commercial picture, and who wants real ownership of the finance function inside a well-run investment business.

Key Responsibilities

Own the monthly close and management accounts across the firm's operating and holding entitiesPrepare consolidated reporting across a multi-entity structure spanning multiple jurisdictionsLead the annual audit and statutory reporting process across the groupOversee the finance team on day-to-day accounting, AP, AR and payrollStrengthen financial controls, reporting process and systems across the functionSupport cash management, treasury and intercompany positions across the groupPartner with the leadership team on ad-hoc analysis, structuring and new fund or vehicle set-upManage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and administrators

What we are looking for

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)Prior experience inside an investment manager, asset manager, hedge fund, private equity house or family office is strongly preferredStrong technical accounting foundation, comfortable with multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction reportingHands-on and detail-led, with the confidence to review as well as prepareClear communicator, able to work directly with principals and senior leadershipBased within a comfortable commute of central London; office-first culture