DEPUTY FUND CFO

Overview

Our client is an independent European private equity group that supports the growth of mid-sized businesses and backs their management teams. The Group is looking for their future Deputy Fund CFO to support growth and strategic initiatives.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and analysis of quarterly investor reports, including calculation and commentary on IRR, TVPI, DPI, and other KPIs;
• Manage recurring and ad hoc investor data requests in coordination with the Investor Relations team;
• Assist Investor Relations with maintaining and updating fund data rooms during fundraising and ongoing reporting cycles.
• Coordinate, review and challenge quarterly valuations of portfolio companies in accordance with IPEV guidelines, in partnership with investment teams;
• Assist investment teams with portfolio activity.

Fund Operations & Accounting Oversight

• Oversee and participate in fund accounting processes, NAV review, drawdowns and distributions;
• Act as key point of contact for central administrators, depositaries, auditors, legal and tax advisors;
• Provide backup support for fund accounting tasks as needed and ensure reliability and accuracy of financial information.

Process Optimization & Team Supervision

• Lead or support initiatives to automate portfolio monitoring and investor reporting processes;
• Supervise and review the work of colleagues in the middle office team.

Profile

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, or related field;
• 10+ years of relevant experience including experience in a Private Equity firm, Family Office, or fund administrator with strong exposure to fund reporting and operations, and a solid foundation from a Big 4 audit firm or equivalent financial background;
• Management experience in a Big 4, including audit of PE/asset management firms and valuations;
• Proven ability to manage complex reporting processes, coordinate with multiple stakeholders, and deliver under tight deadlines;
• Strong knowledge of fund performance metrics (IRR, TVPI, DPI), financial accounting (French GAAP, IFRS), and ideally experience with Luxembourg fund structures;
• Practical experience or deep familiarity with IPEV valuation standards.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Capital Markets, and Investment Management

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