Financial Controller

htmlHarper May is working with a London-based asset manager managing circa £2bn in AUM across multiple strategies and fund structures. The business is founder-led, privately capitalised, and has grown organically over the past five years. With recent fund launches and an expanding client base, the finance function is now being strengthened to support increased operational complexity and regulatory demands. The firm is seeking a Financial Controller to build and embed robust financial infrastructure.The RoleReporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial operations, consolidation, and reporting across the group. You will work across investment, operations, and compliance teams to ensure control frameworks are fit for purpose, reporting is timely and accurate, and the function scales with the business.Lead month-end and year-end close cycles, including fund-level and group consolidation accountingDevelop and maintain financial control policies, documentation, and governance proceduresManage statutory reporting obligations and prepare audited financial statementsOversee fund accounting systems and reconciliation processes across fund structuresSupport regulatory reporting, particularly in relation to AIFMD and FCA requirementsLead external audit engagement and manage the audit scheduleBuild capability within the finance team and improve accounting processes and systemsWhat we are looking forACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualifiedMinimum 5 years ..... full job details .....