Finance Director, Leading Venture Capital Investor, London, UK

Finance Director, Leading Venture Capital Investor, London, UK

Finance Director, Leading Venture Capital Investor, London, UKWhen you click apply, you will be redirected to the company’s website . Please ensure you have completed the company’s application process on their platform to fully apply.

About our client

PER is partnering with an international venture capital investor to appoint a Finance Director with oversight of both management company and fund finance functions. Reporting directly to the COO, the Finance Director will lead the finance team and play a key role in driving improvement, operational efficiency, and strategic insight across the business. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for managing a well-established finance team and ensuring excellence across financial operations, reporting, and controls. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, including the wider partnership and investment teams, acting as a strategic business partner during new transactions. The role also involves regular engagement with external directors, legal advisors, and third-party finance providers. A key aspect of the position is the development and mentorship of junior team members, supporting their growth while driving the overall performance of the finance function.

What the job involves

Lead and manage all aspects of group and fund finance functionsEnsure the accuracy, quality, and timely delivery of statutory and management financial reporting to internal stakeholders, external parties, and regulatory authoritiesTake full ownership of payroll, VAT, and corporation tax compliance across the groupOversee all financial reporting, including preparation and delivery of quarterly management accounts, board packs, and participation in board meetingsCoordinate the collation and review of investment valuation papers for quarterly internal valuation meetingsDevelop and maintain robust valuation methodologies and portfolio monitoring systemsPrepare statutory annual accounts, half-year reports, and other periodic filings for the listed entityManage the year-end audit process, acting as the primary liaison with auditors, tax advisors, and VCT advisersDesign, implement, and refine accounting, reporting, and financial control processesLead the development and delivery of investor reporting materialsEnsure the integrity and timely analysis of investment data to support decision-makingOversee the relationship with the external IT service provider, ensuring effective delivery of IT services to the finance functionWho we are looking for

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)Proven experience within a private equity or venture capital finance function is essentialFamiliarity with VCT accounting and regulatory frameworks is highly desirableIn-depth understanding of valuation methodologies and financial control processesDemonstrated leadership and team management experience, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teamsStrong knowledge of international accounting standards with the ability to apply them in complex investment structuresTrack record of driving process and systems improvements within a finance functionExcellent business partnering skills, with a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholdersExceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and confidently#LI-DR1You will be redirected to the company’s website – you must complete the application on their platform to apply.We are the leading retained search and recruitment specialists for private markets professionals. We work across investment strategies, in-house funct...More Jobs From PER, Private Equity RecruitmentBoost your career Find thousands of job opportunities by signing up to eFinancialCareers today.

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