Financial Controller (Interim 12 Month FTC) – £90k – £110k + Bonus – West End

Autumnal Partners has been exclusively retained to support a established, London-based hedge fund investment specialist with a multi-decade track record in fund-of-hedge-funds investing. They are looking for an experienced Interim Financial Controller to cover a 12-month maternity leave, taking primary responsibility for corporate-level financial reporting across statutory accounts, management reporting, budgeting/forecasting and regulatory filings.

This is a corporate-side FC role — familiarity with fund structures is a plus, but the focus is on the business itself rather than fund/NAV accounting.

Role Responsibilities:

• Producing timely, accurate monthly management accounts and board reporting packs
• Preparing statutory financial statements and taking primary responsibility for the annual UK audit
• Owning budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis, with formal monthly reporting to the CFO
• Driving automation and improvement of internal reporting processes (Power BI, Excel Power Query)
• Overseeing fund audits and ensuring fund financial statements are IFRS-compliant (not NAV-related)
• Liaising with external tax advisors on corporate tax compliance, and supporting FCA/Companies House regulatory reporting
• Partnering with investment research, legal, fund admin and marketing teams to provide financial insight

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• 5+ years’ PQE, within asset management or a related financial services environment
• A strong track record in corporate reporting, management accounts and statutory accounts preparationConfident with financial systems and reporting tools — ideally with experience in Power BI, advanced Excel essential, Python a plus
• A proactive, hands-on mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder skills
• Available for a 12-month interim assignment and eligible to work in the UK

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