The ideal candidate should be strategic, growth-oriented, and capable of driving the business forward. The role calls for a visionary leader who can think critically and take initiative.

Key responsibilities:

Lead the Firm's finance function, including financial reporting, transfer pricing, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, payroll oversight, and financial controls
Provide meaningful financial analysis, commercial insights, and scenario planning to support senior management decision-making, business growth, and long-term strategic objectives
Manage cash flow, liquidity, profitability, foreign exchange activities, and capital planning, while developing financing solutions and banking relationships to support growth
Drive financial discipline and cost optimisation initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen resilience, and safeguard the Firm's long-term financial position
Oversee regulatory, tax, audit, and governance requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and reporting obligations across relevant jurisdictions
Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, fund administrators, banking partners, and other external service providers
Lead finance transformation initiatives, including process improvement, automation, data analytics, and the adoption of technology to enhance reporting and decision-making
Manage the Firm's retained profit share scheme
Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the finance function, acting as a trusted adviser to senior management and contributing to the Firm's broader business strategy

Candidate profile:

8+ years' experience in finance, accounting, corporate finance, or financial management, preferably within asset management, investment management, hedge funds, financial services, or professional services
Qualified accountant, such as CPA, CA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline
Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounts, transfer pricing, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and internal controls
Experience overseeing payroll, expenses, invoices, payments, and finance operations
Experience managing corporate banking relationships, foreign exchange transactions, cash flow, and liquidity planning
Strong understanding of regulatory, statutory, tax, and financial reporting obligations across relevant jurisdictions
Experience supporting a growing business operating across multiple jurisdictions
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
Native-level written and spoken English

About this company:

A high-performing hedge fund with a strong track record in global markets. Join a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment focused on innovation, performance, and long-term growth.

Keywords: Senior Finance Manager, Financial Controller, Hedge Fund Finance, Financial Strategy, Financial Management

What's next:

Lead financial strategy, strengthen performance, and shape the future of a high-performing hedge fund. Apply now!

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