Head of Finance

About The Role

Head of Finance & Funds - £140-150k + bonus - C. London (4 days in the office)

I'm partnering with a growing private investment platform to hire a Head of Finance & Fund Operations. This is a broad leadership role offering exposure across corporate finance, fund operations, transaction support, and wealth structures within an entrepreneurial, international investment business.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll oversee the finance function, fund reporting, outsourced service providers, regulatory and statutory reporting, treasury, governance, and operational controls. You'll also play a key role in supporting investment transactions, fund structures, and strategic corporate activity.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead legal entity finance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial control
- Oversee fund accounting, investor reporting, capital calls, and distributions
- Manage relationships with fund administrators, auditors, tax advisers, and banking partners
- Support investment transactions, restructurings, and corporate projects
- Provide oversight of offshore trust and wealth structures
- Drive process improvement, governance, and operational efficiency
- Partner closely with senior leadership and investment professionals

About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)
- Experience within private equity, investment management, private markets, alternatives, or a family office environment
- Strong understanding of fund operations and management company finance
- Exposure to transactions, structuring, M&A, fundraising, or divestments
- Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial business
- Strong stakeholder management and provider oversight experience

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader looking to take ownership of a broad remit and play a key role in the next phase of growth and strategic development for the business