Finance Analyst - Private Equity

Goodman Masson are partnering with a leading global private markets investment firm to recruit a Finance Analyst into their Investment Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to gain broad exposure across private equity, private credit and wider private markets strategies within a highly commercial finance function that partners closely with investment, investor-facing and treasury teams. The role offers excellent exposure to live investment activity, liquidity management, fundraising support and strategic finance projects within a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

The firm is known for its strong track record of developing finance talent. Many team members progress internally as their responsibilities grow, and individuals are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas and develop a broad commercial understanding of the investment lifecycle. The business operates in a highly collaborative and meritocratic environment with a genuinely low hierarchy culture, where high performers are given meaningful responsibility and exposure from an early stage.

The successful candidate will work in a high profile, fast-paced team where proactive thinking, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence are key to success.

Responsibilities will include:

• Partnering with investment teams to support new transactions, ensuring appropriate funding, liquidity and operational readiness throughout the investment lifecycle;
• Supporting treasury activities including cashflow forecasting, liquidity management, FX execution and financing arrangements across multiple investment vehicles;
• Producing commercial analysis and reporting to support senior management decision making across liquidity, investment activity, fund performance and treasury strategy;
• Partnering with Investor Relations to support fundraising activities, performance analysis and investor due diligence requests;
• Working alongside finance, legal and operational teams to support the establishment of new investment structures and fund launches;
• Coordinating with external service providers, including fund administrators and auditors, to support quarterly reporting and annual financial statement processes;
• Contributing to process improvement, automation and systems enhancement initiatives, working closely with finance and technology teams to improve efficiency and scalability;
• Supporting cross functional projects across finance, investment, treasury and operations as the business continues to grow.

Key requirements:

• Recently qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with 0 to 3 years'' post qualified experience;
• Trained in practice (Audit, Transaction Services, M&A, Corporate Finance, etc.) and/or in industry (Fund Accounting, Investment Banking graduate rotations, etc.) within Private Equity, Private Credit, Investment Management or wider Financial Services;
• Strong academic background, including a 2:1 degree (or above) and an A grade (or above) in A Level Mathematics;
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail;
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and financial models;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and build relationships across the business;
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to take ownership, solve problems and identify opportunities to improve processes;
• Exposure to treasury, liquidity management, cashflow forecasting, fund structures, financing, capital markets or investment performance analysis would be advantageous.