Investment Finance Manager

The role

This is an opportunity to join a well-established investment business with a collaborative culture and a strong commitment to long-term sustainable investing. You’ll work across a varied portfolio of investments, gain exposure to senior decision-makers and play a meaningful role in supporting investments that deliver both commercial and social impact.

You’ll have responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of several investment portfolios, overseeing financial reporting, statutory compliance, liquidity management and Board reporting. This is a broad role offering exposure to senior stakeholders, complex investment structures and ongoing opportunities to improve processes and controls.

What you’ll do

Financial management

• Take ownership of day-to-day finance activities across multiple investment portfolios
• Deliver accurate and timely management accounts and statutory reporting
• Manage cashflow forecasting and liquidity across several investment vehicles
• Maintain strong financial controls and support governance requirements
• Prepare Board packs and reporting for senior stakeholders
• Build effective relationships with fund administrators, auditors, tax advisers and investment teams
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting efficiency

The role offers exposure across several specialist investment portfolios, including responsibilities such as:

• Reviewing management accounts prepared by third-party administrators
• Managing subscriptions, redemptions and investor cash flows
• Monitoring investment valuations and regulatory compliance
• Coordinating interim and annual audits
• Managing financial close processes, drawdowns and project funding
• Reviewing statutory accounts and tax returns across multiple legal entities
• Managing intercompany transactions, interest payments, dividends and corporation tax payments

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys taking ownership and working with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll ideally have:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience
• Experience within investment management, funds, investment trusts or wider financial services
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong communication skills and experience engaging with senior stakeholders, auditors and external service providers
• A proactive approach to improving processes and strengthening financial controls