Fund & FP&A Controller

Equifind is supporting a boutique fund manager in the City of London specialising in the acquisition and management of European real estate assets. The business is now in fundraising mode for its third fund, with a strong deal pipeline for 2026.

As part of this growth, they are future-proofing their support functions and have created a new role spanning Fund Control, Portfolio Management and FP&A functions. This is a great role for someone recently chartered looking to make their first move in to the industry.

This hybrid position blends traditional fund control responsibilities with the opportunity to build and lead a new FP&A function. It offers broad exposure across fund operations, asset-level performance, and strategic financial analysis, making it ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Fund Control & Financial Operations

• Oversee the financial management of multiple real estate funds, SPVs, and investment structures across Europe.
• Manage quarterly and annual fund reporting, including NAV calculations, investor reporting packs, and performance metrics.
• Coordinate external administrators, auditors, tax advisors, and other service providers.
• Ensure compliance with fund documentation, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Review and challenge asset-level financials, valuations, and cash flow forecasts.
• Lead the consolidation and oversight of SPV accounts, including intercompany reconciliations and capital activity.

FP&A & Commercial Finance

• Establish and develop a new FP&A capability for the platform, creating tools, models, and processes from the ground up.
• Build forward-looking financial models to support fundraising, capital deployment, and strategic decision-making.
• Partner with investment and asset management teams to analyse deal performance, sensitivities, and portfolio-level returns.
• Produce budgeting, forecasting, and scenario analysis for both fund-level and corporate-level planning.
• Support senior leadership with commercial insights, board materials, and investor presentations.

Application Requirements

• Qualified chartered accountant (preferably audit-trained).
• A minimum of 2 years experience working within a similar real estate investment platform.
• Strong understanding of fund structures.
• Prior experience supporting budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and global environment.
• Strategic mindset with strong critical-thinking and decision-making capability.

What's on Offer

• £75,000-£85,000 base salary.
• Annual bonus plan.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Employee assistance programmes and additional perks.