Fund Controller

12m FTC

£75,000/yr – £80,000/yr

A leading real estate investment manager is looking to hire a Fund Controller / Transactions Manager to join their Fund Finance team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of financial and investor reporting, oversee fund structures, and play a key role in transactions and client engagement within a dynamic and growing business.

The Role

• Oversee all management and statutory financial reporting across funds and mandates, managing third-party service providers and ensuring timely, accurate outputs.
• Lead on investor reporting, reviewing NAV calculations, consolidation adjustments, and drafting clear financial commentary for stakeholders.
• Coordinate and manage annual audits, resolving queries and ensuring compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Provide transaction support, including financial due diligence, structuring, and funds flow.
• Act as a key contact for investors, responding to queries, preparing distributions and drawdowns, and presenting at meetings.
• Manage cash flow, debt, and banking relationships, including covenant monitoring and reporting.
• Oversee tax structuring and compliance, ensuring timely filing across relevant jurisdictions.
• Ensure robust corporate governance, including board/shareholder meetings and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to financial modelling and challenge assumptions to support investment decisions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Candidate Profile

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CA or equivalent)
• Strong post-qualification experience, ideally in real estate, private equity, or fund management.
• Excellent knowledge of IFRS (and local GAAP where relevant), with exposure to tax requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in financial reporting, audits, and investor communications.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Proven ability to manage third-party providers and build relationships with auditors, investors, and lenders.
• Experience of property acquisitions, disposals, or financing is highly advantageous.
• Strong project management, organisation, and communication skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment.