Finance Manager

 

Description:

Our client is a renewables focused investment fund, with a diverse portfolio of assets across the UK, Europe and the US. To date, they have circa £8bn AUM and strong access to capital via a number of private vehicles.

 

Due to continued growth, they are now seeking to further bolster their fund level finance function and as such require a dynamic Finance Manger to focus on the below:

 

Review of monthly finance reports for special purpose vehicles (“SPVs”) prepared by outsourced asset management and administration service providers.

 

Monitoring of budgets and preparation of analytical reports to the internal asset management function.

 

Preparation of the annual budgets for the SPVs.

 

Review and completion of SPV statutory accounts & management of audit process.

 

Review SPV VAT returns and ensure full compliance with Irish VAT regulations and ensure timely submission.

 

Facilitate the relationships with SPV administrators and other service providers.

 

Monitoring of SPV cash balances and review of payment instructions to ensure compliance with controls and governance policies.

 

Assisting in the process for corporation tax compliance for SPVs, including liaising with tax advisors.

 

Liaising with the operations team on ad-hoc projects.

 

Assisting the Finance Director & other Finance Managers with ad-hoc projects.

 

Requirements

 

Very strong Excel skills.

 

Experience of FRS102 and IFRS.

 

Strong IT systems skills.

 

Pro-active attitude and ability to work autonomously and within a small team.

 

Outstanding and adaptable communication skills at all levels.

 

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or overseas equivalent)