Our client is an international growth capital investment firm, that requires a part time Finance Manager focused on fund finance management within the Biotech sector. Theyrequire someone for a maternity cover for up to 12 months on a part time basis, 3 days per week. The firm has a track record of delivering high returns from investments in innovative, high-growth healthcare businesses. The partners in the businessare passionate about building world-leadingbusinesses that improve patients’ lives and are seeking a candidate who will fit well in this collegiate and stretching working environment. The firm has been growing AUM rapidly (>$1bn total) and recently raised a new $500m fund to continue deploying its successful strategy. As a result of this growth, the firm is seeking a finance professional to join the team. The role will be based in the firm’s central London office.
Reporting to both the COO and the Financial Controller, the main responsibilities of the role will include:
• Preparation of quarterly investor reports
• Interfacing with third party administrators and reviewing their reporting
• Co-ordinating fund cash flow processes (capital calls, distributions, debt utilisations, investments)
• Assisting with preparation of fund annual financial statements
• Assisting with the annual audit
• Assisting with ad hoc financial requests from within the team and from external investors
• Preparation of partnership tax information for use by the firm’s external tax advisers
• Assisting with preparation of diligence materials for potential investors
• Maintenance of GLs for certain funds and special purpose investment vehicles
• Review and approval of online banking payments
The opportunity requires an individual who is a qualified accountant and who enjoys working in a varied, stimulating and demanding professional environment. The firm has a flat, open-door, culture, but the candidate should be a motivated self-starter who takes pride in their work and is happy to work independently most of the time. Working in a small finance team, the successful candidate will play a meaningful part in the continuing expansion of the firm, while working for a business that is investing in exciting, innovative companies within the healthcare sector.
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