About this role
Harper May is working with a London-based asset manager managing in excess of £4bn in assets under administration. The firm is founder-led, operationally mature, and has achieved steady organic growth over the past five years through disciplined investment strategy and strong client retention. Recent fund launches and expansion into new strategies have created increased demand on the finance function. The business is now seeking a Financial Controller to join the team and establish robust financial infrastructure as the organisation scales.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own all financial controls, period-end reporting, and the day-to-day operation of the accounting function. You will sit between investment operations, fund administration, and senior management, ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and clear visibility of business performance across multiple fund vehicles and share classes.
Lead month-end and year-end close cycles, producing timely management accounts and statutory returnsDesign and maintain the control framework, including reconciliation protocols, segregation of duties, and audit trailsCoordinate external audit and regulatory submissions, acting as principal liaison with auditors and compliance teamsOversee fund accounting, NAV reporting, and performance attribution across all strategiesManage the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany transactionsIdentify process bottlenecks and lead automation and systems improvements to strengthen operational resilience What we are looking for
ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualificationAt least seven years in financial control or accounting roles, ideally in asset management, fund administration, or investment servicesHands-on experience with period-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls in a regulated settingDemonstrable technical knowledge of fund accounting, NAV calculations, or performance reportingStrong stakeholder management and the ability to communicate financial issues clearly to non-finance leadersProactive problem-solver with a pragmatic approach to process design and continuous improvement