Financial Controller - Asset Management

A global asset management firm is hiring a Financial / Legal Entity control position to support its EMEA operations. The role centres on overseeing the financial management of a portfolio of legal entities, ensuring robust financial control and partnering with stakeholders across the business.

You'll work cross-functionally with teams including legal, tax, treasury, and international finance, while also contributing directly to board-level reporting and financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial oversight and control for a suite of legal entities, with a focus on EMEA and UK-regulated structures

• Manage monthly close activities, including preparation and review of P&L and balance sheet positions

• Coordinate with offshore teams to ensure accurate and timely delivery of core finance processes and audits

• Provide accounting input for new business lines and products, supporting implementation from a finance perspective

• Work closely with global teams to maintain strong governance, ensuring alignment across tax, treasury, and legal functions

• Drive improvements to reporting processes, internal controls, and system capabilities

• Deliver quarterly financial reporting packs and insights to entity boards and senior leadership

• Communicate technical accounting matters in a clear, accessible way to non-finance stakeholders

Experience Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent), with at least 2-5 years of post-qualification experience

• Solid grounding in financial reporting, control frameworks, and regulatory expectations

• Strong initiative and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deliverables

• Confident communicator with experience engaging stakeholders at all levels

• Background in financial services or asset management is advantageous

This is a great opportunity for a finance professional looking to take on a broad, hands-on role with high visibility in a dynamic, international business.