Head of Finance - Luxembourg

HEAD OF FINANCE PE & INVESTMENT CONTROLLING - BOUTIQUE AIFM - NT707 Our client is a Luxembourg-based regulated AIFM and boutique private equity fund-of-funds manager serving institutional and professional investors. The Luxembourg office manages approximately $1.5 billion across different funds with a new one to be launched in 2027. The core finance, fund accounting, investment controlling and investor reporting activities are performed in-house, creating direct exposure to end investors and senior decision-makers. This new created role reports directly to the MD and leads a small team of accountants and investment controllers. It is designed for an alternative finance professional who has mastered accounting and now wants to operate in a broader financial role. As you establish yourself, the role will increasingly focus on leadership, investment controlling and broader finance matters - moving beyond accounting into analytical, investor-facing and cross-functional responsibilities across the AIFM. THE MANDATE: Finance Leadership & Team Development Set priorities, deadlines and quality standards across accounting and investment controlling Provide accessible day-to-day leadership between the team and the Managing Directors Coach, develop and provide clear feedback to a mature and experienced team Lead by example and remain sufficiently close to the work to support complex matters and peak periods Fund Finance & Investor Reporting Take accountability for accurate and timely fund accounting closes, financial statements, capital accounts, cash-flow notices and investor reporting for SIF, RAIF and unregulated structures Review capital calls and distributions from underlying private equity investments and to the investors Plan and manage the audit process for the funds and the AIFM Apply fund legal documentation in the context of accounting, investment monitoring and fund administration Investment Insights & Finance Transformation Combine accounting and investment data to explain fund performance clearly to investors and management Oversee reporting on investments Respond to investor, prospective investor, sales and management requests Translate broad or conceptual business questions into practical financial analysis, models and recommendations Develop finance, valuation and investment-monitoring policies and support the management company with accounting and budgeting Lead systems, automation and process-improvement initiatives, collaborating closely with portfolio management, risk, sales and other AIFM teams THE PROFILE: Essential experience A strong technical foundation in finance and accounting (LuxGAAP) for alternative investments, ideally private equity or other closed-ended funds, with substantial experience as both a preparer and reviewer. Demonstrated people-management experience, including setting expectations, managing deadlines, developing employees and delivering constructive feedback. The willingness and credibility to operate as both a leader and an individual contributor in a boutique environment. A broad analytical mindset: you can move beyond debits and credits, interpret fund data and turn an ambiguous question into a clear and practical answer. Confidence, reliability, rigour and sound judgement when working with senior stakeholders and demanding deadlines. A firm grasp of the Luxembourg regulatory environment, including Lux GAAP and relevant CSSF requirements affecting accounting and finance. Excellent written and verbal English, including the ability to communicate clearly with investors and senior management. Strong asset Experience within an in-house AIFM, asset manager, GP or similarly substantive alternatives platform. Exposure to private equity fund-of-funds, investment controlling, valuation or institutional investor reporting. Experience with systems, automation or new analytical tools; German language skills are an additional advantage. THE OFFER: Join a high-performing, international AIFM with direct exposure to senior leadership and institutional investors. A broad and evolving leadership role with opportunities to influence systems, processes and the wider finance function. Flexible working arrangements, a competitive remuneration package and an attractive annual leave allowance. An exclusive employee co-investment programme, allowing you to invest alongside the firm's funds. The opportunity to build your career within a growing and globally focused private equity platform. Greenfield is an independent, fully licensed, full-suite talent solutions firm in Luxembourg. We are a single trusted partner across every hiring need: Interim & Consultant Supply, Permanent & Executive Solutions. Your trusted partner for talent and careers in Luxembourg Greenfield Luxembourg are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all sectors of the Community. Due to the nature of our client engagements, we are however unable to support applicants that are outside...

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