Head of Finance

Description:

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This individual will be key to overseeing the financial operations of the fund. Overall they will be responsible for financial planning, reporting, and analysis. Ideally this individual will have a solid background grounded in the PE and ideally venture capital world. They will need a track record of being handson and operating in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

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Core responsibilities.

• Overseeing the finance function including accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts
• Ongoing monitoring of performance including variance analysis, flash forecasting and financial insight to senior management.
• Conduct due diligence and analysis on potential investments. Support the investment team with relevant financial modelling.
• Provide financial insight to inform the investment process.
• Coordinate annual audits.
• Implement required and relevant internal controls.
• Manage the cash flow process and planning.
• Manage banking relationships.

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Required skills and experience.

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA Qualified or equivalent
• CFA qualification would be advantageous
• Minimum 8+ years experience in finance with minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar role within VC / PE.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and accounting principles.
• Experience working with and creating risk frameworks.
• Proficient with MS Excel and relevant accounting software and financial insight software.
• Exception communication and interpersonal skills are key
• Experienced with implementing and managing a financial controls environment.
• Experienced with identifying and implementing process improvements.

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