Head of Fund Control - ended funds

Our client is a leading global private markets manager with a diversified platform across private equity, secondaries, credit, and infrastructure.

They are seeking a Director, Fund Reporting – Private Credit to lead fund reporting for their open-ended private credit strategy
. This is a senior role combining technical expertise, people leadership, and process improvement. The successful candidate will initially manage a team of six Fund Accountants, with scope to grow the team as the platform expands.

The role requires a hands‑on leader who can operate confidently in the detail while maintaining a strong strategic perspective, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and reporting processes continue to scale.

• Lead and oversee monthly fund reporting and factsheet production for open‑ended private credit funds
• Manage, develop, and mentor a team of Fund Accountants, including workflow planning and task allocation
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives
  , identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, control, and scalability
• Design, implement, and oversee a robust fund reporting control environment
• Support the Treasury function with NAV borrowing base analysis and ongoing compliance with financing agreements
• Provide analytical support for weekly Investment Committee meetings
  , including allocation and performance analysis
• Oversee monthly and ad hoc reporting to support Group Finance and Group Reporting
• Deliver ad hoc analysis in response to investor and internal stakeholder requests
• Support broader regulatory and compliance reporting requirements
• Own and manage relationships with Third‑Party Administrators and Fund Auditors

• Highly motivated, proactive, and intellectually capable, with a strong record of achievement
• University degree;
  ACA / ACCA qualified
• Minimum 10 years’ experience within Professional Services, Alternative Investments, or Financial Services
• Demonstrable experience working with Private Credit funds
• Proven team leadership and people management experience
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g. Power Query, financial modelling) and strong proficiency across the Microsoft 365 suite
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Experience delivering or supporting major projects or process change initiatives is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English required

• Confident communicator with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
• Clear, professional, and effective interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working to tight deadlines
• Effective leader within geographically distributed teams
• Approachable mentor who delegates appropriately and develops others
• Collaborative, inclusive, and team‑oriented approach

• Proactive, methodical, and solutions‑focused
• Takes ownership and accountability for decisions and outcomes

• Highly numerate with a rigorous approach to accuracy and controls
• Detail‑oriented, analytical mindset with strong technical judgement

• Works closely with CPS and Portfolio Monitoring / Valuations teams
• Builds effective, long‑term working relationships across the business and with external providers