Senior Fund Controller - Strand Hill Consulting : Job Details

Senior Fund Controller

London

£90,000/yr - £100,000/yr

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Fund Controller to join a leading global real estate investment management firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial management, reporting, and control of a portfolio of real estate funds and mandates, acting as a key link between finance, investment, and external stakeholders.

Reporting to the Head of Fund Finance, this is a highly visible role offering the chance to take ownership of complex fund structures, manage third-party providers, and provide strategic financial insight to senior management and investors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects of real estate transactions, including structuring, due diligence, fund flows, and financing arrangements.
• Collaborate with investment, tax, and treasury teams to ensure deals are executed efficiently and in a tax-optimized manner.
• Manage and review financial reporting produced by third-party administrators.
• Oversee quarterly and annual investor reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clear financial commentary.
• Provide insightful analysis of NAV movements and fund performance for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate annual statutory financial statements and audits across multiple entities under IFRS or local GAAP.
• Lead the audit process, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and deadlines are met.
• Act as the key finance contact for investors and clients, responding to queries and presenting financial updates.
• Support capital calls, distributions, and investor reporting with accuracy and professionalism.
• Manage fund-level cash flow, debt facilities, and covenant compliance in coordination with the treasury team.
• Maintain accurate cash forecasts and oversee payment approvals and reconciliations.
• Input into and review fund-level models to ensure accurate reflection of structures and returns.
• Analyse fund performance metrics, including IRRs and cash-on-cash returns.
• Oversee the tax structure and compliance of fund entities, ensuring timely filings and appropriate governance standards.
• Support corporate secretarial processes, including board and shareholder meetings.
• Manage and mentor junior finance team members.
• Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, controls, and reporting efficiency.

About You

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Approximately 8+ years’ post-qualified experience, ideally within real estate fund finance, investment management, or related sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and fund structures; familiarity with local GAAP advantageous.
• Experience managing third-party service providers (administrators, auditors, tax advisors).
• Strong understanding of real estate tax and financing structures.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with investors, lenders, and non-finance colleagues.
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Proven people management experience and collaborative mindset.