Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager, Investment Manager, London, Hybrid and up to £95k

We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as you are able to.

We are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates that fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.

An Investment Management firm are looking for a Senior Finance Manager to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working across teams, and is passionate about delivering value through thoughtful financial stewardship.

You’ll take ownership of an established fund and this role blends financial management with strategic input, investor engagement, and hands-on support for transactions and asset management initiatives.

You’ll work closely with internal teams—investment, tax, and central functions—as well as external partners, ensuring smooth operations and insightful reporting.

• Preparing quarterly investor reports, annual accounts, valuations, and returns—with support from internal colleagues and third-party administrators.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly and year end close processes, including reconciliation of balance sheet items.
• Monthly review or preparation of cash flow forecasts and identifying funding requirements, including drawdowns and repayment of the fund's debt facility.
• Manage the relationship with external auditors
• Supporting the investment programme and monitoring portfolio construction.
• Identifying and driving value-enhancing initiatives alongside the investment team.
• Representing the fund at investor meetings and committees.

• Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ICAS, ACCA or equivalent)
• Experience working in a listed trust is key!
• Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Comfortable mentoring colleagues and managing projects.
• Service-oriented and confident engaging with investors and external partners.
• Commercially aware, organised, and resilient under pressure.

They are looking to offer the successful candidate up to £95,000 with great benefits and bonus'.

At Trace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that, in any business, it is imperative that all members of staff feel appreciated and respected in their roles. Our job is simply to find the best candidate on the market, regardless of their age, race, religion, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other factor irrelevant to their qualifications and competencies.