Investment Accounting Manager

Company: Pontoon
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Location: Warwick
Job Description:

Job Opportunity: Investment Accounting Manager

Rate – 475 per day (umbrella)

Contract – 6 months

Location – Warwick (hybrid- 2 days per week onsite)

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a leading organization in the investment sector, is seeking a dynamic and motivated Investment Accounting Manager to join their team for a 6-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a hybrid setting based in Warwick, where you’ll spend just two days per week on-site!

What You’ll Do

As the Investment Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in financial reporting and performance evaluation. You will lead a team of 8 investment accountants, ensuring accurate financial analysis and insights that drive decision‑making across multiple projects. You will also be responsible for:

  • Overseeing financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and budgeting.
  • Conducting variance analysis to evaluate performance.
  • Collaborating with diverse stakeholders to influence strategic decisions using your financial insights.
  • Managing and developing a team of 5-10 finance professionals.

Who You Are

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and experience:

Core Qualifications

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
  • Post-qualified experience in finance or accounting roles.

Technical & Professional Experience

  • Strong background in financial reporting, forecasting, planning, and budgeting.
  • Proficiency in variance analysis and performance evaluation.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP.
  • Previous experience managing multiple projects or portfolios.

Leadership & Stakeholder Skills

  • Proven ability to manage and develop a team.
  • Experience working with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Strong business partnering skills, capable of influencing decisions through financial insight.
  • Comfortable operating across cross-functional and virtual teams.

What We’re Looking For

We are ideally seeking candidates who have worked in larger organizations and have a solid understanding of finance management, particularly in CAPEX rather than OPEX. Your ability to manage a large team and navigate complex stakeholder relationships will be key to your success in this role. We want someone who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact!

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Posted: June 1st, 2026