Financial Controller - Asset Manager

London Temporary £90,000 - £110,000 per year View Job Description
Michael Page is currently partnering with a successful Asset Management firm based in Central London to recruit a Qualified Financial Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.This role requires a minimum of 5-10 years of post-qualification experience as an Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Investment Management industry, clear understanding for investment management firms.
  • 12-Month maternity cover Financial Controller role
  • Central London office location, offering hybrid working and flexible hours

About Our Client

Michael Page is currently partnering with a successful Asset Management firm based in Central London to recruit a Qualified Financial Controller for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This role requires a minimum of 5-10 years of post-qualification experience as an Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the Investment Management industry, clear understanding for investment management firms.

Job Description

As Financial Controller your duties will include but will not be limited to:

  • Uphold professional integrity and always act in the best interest of clients
  • Ensure full compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks, including FCA requirements
  • Foster effective working relationships across departments and regions
  • Maintain ongoing professional development to stay current with industry standards
  • Contribute to the firm's marketing initiatives and broader business goals
  • Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and management accounts for UK and international entities
  • Manage regular financial reporting cycles for both internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Supervise financial controls, including bank reconciliations, payment authorisations, and cash flow monitoring
  • Coordinate and manage relationships with outsourced finance providers
  • Lead the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Support the development of annual business plans through financial data analysis and reporting
  • Ensure compliance with all tax obligations, including timely filing and payment across relevant jurisdictions
  • Review tax returns and coordinate with external advisors for tax planning and advisory support
  • Annual update of Firm's internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP)

The Successful Applicant

  • Clear and confident communicator across all levels
  • Experienced in creating business plans and KPI reports
  • Strong project management skills with attention to detail
  • Proven experience overseeing outsourced vendors
  • Skilled at building and maintaining vendor relationships
  • Flexible and hands-on approach to both strategy and operations
  • Comfortable managing both short-term tasks and long-term goals
  • Qualified within one of the following ACA, CIMA or AACA
  • Will be immediately available to start

What's on Offer

  • Immediate start role
  • 12-month fixed contract to cove MAT leave
  • Salary ranging up to £110,000 dependent on experience
  • Discretionary cash bonus for completion of the contract
  • Life assurance cover
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Central London office location
  • Private health insurance cover for family
Contact
Erin Smart
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6715294
Phone number
+44 20 7269 2579

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Financial Services
Location
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Erin Smart
Consultant phone
+44 20 7269 2579
Job reference
JN-042025-6715294