We are seeking a high-calibre Financial Controller to lead the financial operations and reporting for the UK and Ireland subsidiaries and play a key role in the wider Group Accounting Function. This is a critical leadership role within the finance team, requiring a technically strong accountant with deep expertise in IFRS, group accounting, intercompany transactions, and a proven track record of process improvement and automation. The successful candidate will also oversee the Accounts Payable (AP) function to ensure operational excellence and strong internal controls in procure-to-pay processes.
· Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local GAAP (UK & Irish)
· Liaise with third party service providers on timing and quality of submission of financial information relating to Fund entities
· Ensure timely and accurate consolidation reporting to Group Finance
· Own and maintain robust financial controls and policies, ensuring compliance with internal control frameworks
· Oversee preparation and submission of statutory accounts and liaise with external auditors
· Monitor changes in accounting standards and ensure compliance
· Liaising with third party clients in Ireland, overseeing cash management and control, and working with operational areas to manage deliverables in support of servicing provision
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) with 8+ years of post-qualified experience
• Strong technical accounting background, including IFRS & UK GAAP
• Deep experience in group accounting, intercompany transactions and eliminations, and technical accounting advisory
• Proven ability to drive process improvement, automation, and controls enhancement across finance functions
• Experience overseeing or working closely with an Accounts Payable function
• Demonstrated success working in a large, complex, multinational organisation, preferably within asset management or financial services
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft D365, Anaplan); advanced Excel and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) a plus
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels