Equifind are working with an exciting private equity business who are in the market for a qualified finance manager to help the team out for some short-term support.
This company is a brand name in the private equity world so you will be working in a business with a stellar reputation.
If you are interested in working for a few months in the private equity space and have a background in hitting the ground running, then please read on.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Manage the month-end close process, including timely preparation of accruals, prepayments, cross-charges and other adjustments
- Maintain the entity balance sheets through monthly reconciliations in line with the month-end timetable
- Prepare monthly management reporting packs, including variance analysis and precise commentary for senior stakeholders
- Support cash management activities
- Assist with the interim audit
- Assist with the preparation of the annual budgets and forecasts
- Support regulatory capital monitoring and quarterly FCA reporting
- Assist with transfer pricing activities
- Manage intercompany recharges and cost allocations across international entities and business units
- Drive continuous improvement across financial reporting processes, with a particular focus on leveraging AI, automation and ERP functionality
- Identify and implement process efficiencies across the finance function
- Take a lead role in projects relating to requests by departmental stakeholders
Experience & Qualifications
- Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a minimum of 4-8 years PQE
- Experience of working within private equity or asset management is highly preferable
- Working knowledge of FRS 102
- Strong excel and ERP systems experience
- Be a self-starter and deliver reports in a timely and accurate manner
- Strong communication & excel skills
About the business
An international private equity business that has been in operation for over 30 years.
The business has overseen investments in this time of over £15 billion.
With offices across the globe, you will be part of an international firm but still be part of a company that is entrepreneurial at heart.
The finance team is small and highly collaborative.
You will work closely with the CFO on a daily basis for all reporting requirements.
Culture and collaboration are key components to the business’ success.
This is predominantly an office-based role, but you will work from home on Fridays.
Daily Rate/Salary
This splendid opportunity for a finance manager will pay £80k-£90k pro rata depending on your experience and background.
We think this assignment will be for 3-4 months and ideally to start in September.
Therefore, we will look at candidates on around two weeks’ notice period, who are interested in a short-length assignment.