Head of Finance

Our client is a sophisticated international investment group that is looking to appoint a Head of Finance & Fund Operations .

This is a senior and broad-ranging role within a family office-style investment platform , with exposure across private equity, direct investments, funds and underlying family wealth structures.

Working closely with senior management and the investment team, the successful individual will take responsibility for the financial and operational infrastructure supporting the group's investment activities.

The position combines fund finance and operations, investment structuring, valuations and family office oversight , alongside responsibility for the underlying management companies.

Key responsibilities will include:

1. Working closely with the investment team on new private equity investments, follow-ons, exits and reorganisations
2. Reviewing investment holding structures, SPVs and financing arrangements
3. Providing tax and structuring analysis and coordinating external advisers
4. Overseeing fund accounting, NAVs, capital calls, distributions, waterfalls and co-investments
5. Supporting valuation governance across private investments
6. Overseeing family wealth, trust and holding structures
7. Managing relationships with administrators, trustees, auditors, tax and legal advisers
8. Oversight of management reporting, budgeting, cash management, statutory and regulatory requirements

We are looking for a senior finance professional with experience gained within a family office, private investment office, private equity firm or entrepreneurial alternative investment business .

The ideal candidate will have operated in an environment where finance sits close to the investments , with exposure to private equity transactions, fund/SPV structures, valuations and investment-related tax considerations.

You do not need to be a tax specialist, but should be technically strong enough to understand and challenge investment structures and work effectively with specialist advisers .

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys the breadth and ownership of a family office environment , and wants to operate as a senior partner to investment professionals rather than lead a traditional finance function.