About the Company
A leading independent European growth lending fund manager, focused on supporting ambitious, venture and growth-backed businesses across the technology and life sciences sectors. The firm provides flexible debt financing solutions designed to accelerate growth without unnecessary dilution.
The business is currently at an exciting stage of growth, scaling its platform while maintaining a collaborative and high-performance culture.
The team is relatively small, entrepreneurial, and closely connected to the European innovation ecosystem. This creates an environment where individual contributions are highly visible and impactful.
Role Overview
This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of the month-end close and management reporting cycle, while also driving the evolution of the finance function through automation, process improvement, and the adoption of modern systems and tools.
This is a hands‑on position where you will own the numbers end‑to‑end, rather than reviewing others’ work. The role involves delivering accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthening controls, and implementing meaningful process improvements.
You will report directly to the Head of Finance , with exposure to senior leadership including the CFO and Operating Partner.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End & Reporting
- Own the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
- Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and balance sheet schedules
- Produce monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow) with clear variance analysis
- Maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation calculations
- Ensure strong audit trails and documentation for audit purposes
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Support the annual budgeting process across multiple entities
- Prepare and maintain rolling forecasts, updating key assumptions as required
- Deliver budget vs. actual analysis with clear explanations of variances
- Support scenario planning and financial modelling
- Improve budgeting tools and reduce reliance on manual processes
Process Improvement & Automation
- Drive automation of finance processes using systems and emerging technologies (including AI where appropriate)
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce manual work
- Lead finance transformation initiatives from design through to implementation
- Contribute to finance systems optimisation and upgrades
Systems & Technology
- Act as a key user of the accounting system (Xero experience preferred)
- Improve system usage across reconciliations, reporting, and expense management
- Work with stakeholders to ensure systems support operational needs
Compliance & Audit
- Ensure VAT and statutory filings are accurate and timely
- Support and lead year-end audit processes
- Maintain compliance documentation in line with regulatory requirements
Business Partnering
- Provide financial insights to senior leadership to support decision‑making
- Contribute to cross‑functional projects where finance expertise is required
Qualifications & Experience
- Newly qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or finalist
- Proven experience owning month‑end close in an in‑house environment
- Hands‑on experience preparing financials (not just auditing/reviewing)
- Strong accounting systems experience (Xero preferred) and advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrated experience improving or automating finance processes
- Solid understanding of financial controls and reporting standards
- Hybrid working: minimum 3 days per week in a London office
- Competitive salary with discretionary bonus
- Additional benefits including pension, private medical insurance, and life insurance
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