Fund Finance Manager - Leading UK PE Fund - £80k - £90k + c40% Bonus - Hybrid

Autumnal Partners are supporting a leading UK-focused mid-market private equity investor is seeking a highly motivated Fund Finance professional to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with investment, finance and portfolio teams in a dynamic, fast-paced private equity environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in fund reporting, valuations, treasury management, investment transactions and carried interest modelling, while supporting the ongoing development of finance processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and quarterly fund reporting packs for senior management and stakeholders.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial statements and investigate key variances.
• Support quarterly fund and portfolio investment valuation processes, including the assessment and review of investment valuations.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Review and post fund accounting transactions within the firm’s fund accounting and reporting systems.
• Provide financial and operational data to support Executive Committee and Board reporting.
• Support investment acquisition and exit transactions, including reviewing legal documentation and validating funds flow models.
• Perform periodic treasury analysis and monitor fund liquidity requirements.
• Track and analyse sources and uses of capital across the fund structures.
• Contribute to quarterly IRR forecasting and performance reporting processes.
• Liaise with CFOs and Finance Directors across portfolio companies to reconcile interest income models, ownership structures and investment data through quarterly confirmation exercises.
• Maintain and monitor carried interest models and related calculations.
• Participate in ad hoc financial analysis, strategic projects and process improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CA or equivalent).
• Experience within private equity, fund administration, asset management, investment management or alternative investments.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of IFRS and/or UK GAAP.
• Experience supporting fund valuations and investment performance reporting.
• Strong analytical and modelling skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience with carried interest calculations and waterfall modelling would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders and portfolio company finance teams.