Investment Accountant

This is a newly created role in a unique investment business and a genuine opportunity for someone to get involved in the more analytical side of investments and Accounting.

Reporting directly to the CFO/CEO and you’ll be responsible for performance analysis, business case analysis, investment valuations, high-level financial reporting, cash-flow modelling and investment return analysis.

Key Duties:

• Work closely with the investment and operational teams to provide analysis on performance of current and future investments
• Preparation of cash-flow models
• Preparation of quarterly Fund investment valuation using discounted cash flow methodology.
• Preparation and updating of performance financials/metrics for input into investor reports and presentations
• Preparation of quarterly investor report, incorporating investment valuation
• Evaluation of exit scenarios.
• Liaise with external auditors and 3rd parties for annual fund audit
• Liaise with external tax advisors for annual tax reporting
• Review transaction cash flow and pricing models
• Assist and advise in the creation of SPV structures
• Provide analytical support to the CFO and Treasurer in relation to portfolio debt facilities
• Support CFO in managing investor relations to respond to ad hoc investor queries,
• Key point of contact for Fund finance related queries
• Preparation of annual investor presentations
• Provide finance support into structuring and establishment of new entities
• Lots of ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting related to the performance of the funds & investments

Experience Needed:

• Accountancy qualification (either ACA, ACCA or CIMA) – ACA preferred
• Educated to degree level (2.1) or better from a recognised university
• Knowledge of the commercial aircraft industry
• Knowledge of the investments or fund industry is a big advantage
• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in financial reporting / financial analysis roles
• Use of MS Excel for financial modelling and cash-flow analysis
• Confident in the use of accounting systems
• Strong report writing skills and a ‘meeting room’ presence is essential