Coller has exclusively focused on secondary investing since inception and today boasts one of the largest dedicated investment teams in the asset class.
Our finance team has been strengthened in recent years and maintains a strong reputation within the firm, and we are now seeking to further develop the function and enhance proactive engagement with key stakeholders, including the Executive Committee (ExCo) and the Board.
This role presents an opportunity for an experienced finance professional to serve as a key business partner to all Heads of Department while demonstrating the drive and ambition to grow within the organization.
THE ROLE
The successful candidate will coordinate all financial and management accounting for the Group Finance team, providing strategic leadership and direction on internal financial and commercial matters while supporting the Head of Group Finance.
Key responsibilities include:
- Contributing to comprehensive financial and management accounting for the Company
- Ensuring smooth operation of all financial systems and processes
- Leading monthly oversight of management accounts across all global entities, including timely close processes and variance analysis
- Providing accurate and timely information on the Company's financial status and performance
- Managing budgetary responsibilities for the Company, with primary focus on IT/business systems
Strategic Leadership and Direction
- Identify opportunities for significant cost reduction/rationalization and drive implementation
- Advise on strategic projects focusing on costs, affordability, and value
- Implement scalable processes through automation and software leverage
- Foster a culture of 'value for money' and 'cost consciousness' across all corporate functions
- Represent the finance team proactively to key stakeholders
Corporate Controls and Monthly Financial Oversight
- Oversee monthly management accounts preparation and review across all global entities
- Ensure timely monthly closes with comprehensive variance analysis and commentary
- Develop and maintain robust monthly reporting frameworks for executive decision-making
- Manage budgetary responsibility for support functions, particularly IT and business systems
- Provide granular, project-by-project reporting including fully-costed human resources
- Coordinate budgeting and monitoring across business areas and legal entities
- Negotiate and control legal and professional fees in collaboration with function heads
Functional Management
- Direct and manage the Group Finance team to deliver highest service standards
- Support the Head of Group Finance on strategic projects and daily responsibilities
- Deputize for the Head of Group Finance when required
- Develop divisional P&Ls and present costs by product line
Corporate Accounts and Analysis
- Proactively manage monthly management account cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Provide financial reviews, forecasts, and cost-benefit analysis for capital investment decisions
- Support strategic decision-making through comprehensive financial information
- Manage budgeting, cost monitoring, and reporting processes
- Oversee treasury, FX, tax planning, and reporting at company level
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified chartered accountant or equivalent
- Minimum 7 years' post qualification experience, preferably in financial services
- Line management experience across functions
- Proven track record in implementing systems and processes for strategic decision-making
- Strong experience in monthly management accounts preparation and oversight
Preferred Qualifications:
- Cross-functional experience with systems development understanding
- Experience in both blue-chip firms and entrepreneurial organizations
- Strong understanding of medium-sized business financial and operational drivers
Key Attributes:
- Gravitas and executive presence
- Strong leadership and achievement orientation
- Excellent influencing and relationship-building skills
- Strategic thinking with commercial acumen
- Strong analytical skills combined with sound judgment
- Adaptability in ambiguous, entrepreneurial environments
- Collegiate mindset with tact and discretion
For more information, visit www.collercapital.com
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Coller Capital, founded in 1990, is one of the world's leading investors in the secondary market for private assets – and widely acknowledged as an innovator in secondaries.
The firm provides liquidity solutions to private markets investors worldwide, acquiring interests in private equity, private credit, and other private markets assets. With headquarters in London, and offices in New York, Hong Kong, Beijing, Seoul, Luxembourg, Zurich, Melbourne and Montreal, Coller’s multinational investment team has a truly global reach.
In January 2021, the firm closed Coller International Partners VIII, with committed capital (including co-investment vehicles) of just over $9 billion and backing from over 200 of the world’s leading institutional investors.
In February 2022, the firm closed Coller Credit Opportunities I, with committed capital (including co-investment vehicles) of c.$1.45 billion and backing from over 40 institutional investors.
In March 2023, Coller Capital announced the creation of its global Private Wealth Secondaries Solutions (“PWSS”) business to provide further access to private capital markets for high-net-worth individuals.
