Commercial Finance Manager

Commercial Finance Manager–Investment Management -London (West End)

We are recruiting for a qualified Commercial Finance Manager to join a Private Credit & Real Estate focussed investment group based in the West end of London.

This is a newly created, senior role, offering full ownership of the finance function across a multi‑entity, multi‑jurisdiction group.

Why This Role?

• Report directly to the CFO in a hands‑on, all‑encompassing controller role.
• Join a tight‑knit team of 15 investment professionals.
• Open‑plan, collaborative environment with direct exposure to live deals and investment activity.
• Full ownership of finance.
• Newly created role due to growth.

The Role

You’ll lead the finance function day‑to‑day, taking full responsibility for reporting, controls, analysis, and stakeholder management across lending, brokerage, real‑estate and operating‑asset activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and run the finance function across the Group
• Own Board and investor reporting, including narrative, analysis and performance drivers
• Drive commercial portfolio analysis across deals, borrowers and investors
• Manage relationships with advisers, lenders and external service providers
• Oversee all tax, regulatory and statutory obligations
• Lead financial delivery on development activities (drawdowns, covenants, monitoring surveyors, lender coordination)
• Own forward‑looking planning including cashflow, liquidity and scenario analysis
• Develop systems, controls and reporting to support a growing, increasingly complex business
• Operate as the senior finance lead, reducing reliance on the CFO

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA)
• Commercial mindset with the ability to interpret performance, risk and returns
• Strong technical grounding in reporting, tax and audit
• Confident engaging with senior stakeholders (lenders, auditors, advisers)
• Proactive, solutions‑driven and comfortable operating independently
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to understand broader business context
• Experience in financial services and multi‑entity environments

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