Finance Manager | Funds And Operations

The Role

A great opportunity to join FC Capital as a Finance Manger working across the FC Capital Group and the fund administration function. FC Capital is an Australian based financial services company with a focus on Australasian private debt investments and funds management. The firm is headquartered in Sydney.

FC Capital’s senior management and investment team comprises seasoned investment professionals who work collaboratively. The team is dedicated and result driven, working with clients to achieve superior results for both clients and investors.

The firm operates with a flat hierarchy supporting new ideas and approaches. We offer mentorship and dynamic career opportunities within a fast-growing financial services firm.

The Finance Manger will be responsible for preparing and presenting accurate and insightful financial reports, analysing financial data, providing enhanced automated reporting, as well as performing ad hoc reporting and analytics for FC Capital Group and FC Funds.

This role represents a rare opportunity to join a growing, successful and flexible private debt investment and management firm. This would ideally suit candidates looking for a step up from pure fund administrator role to a fund manager finance role with direct exposure to operations and related finance functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting of FC Capital and end-to-end fund administration processes, with scope to grow into a more established role in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounting, Financial and Tax Reporting Collaborate with investment and corporate teams to collect and validate financial data, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the information reported. Prepare and distribute the following monthly, quarterly and annual financial and tax reports for FC Capital Group and investment vehicles adhering to agreed timelines:
  • Accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Monthly balance sheets and bank reconciliations
  • Fortnightly payroll and STP reporting
  • Monthly closing, accruals and journal entries
  • Monthly management reporting and board reporting
  • Monthly BAS, IAS, PAYG and payroll tax reporting. 
  • Working with tax agents on year-end tax returns.
  • Working with auditors on year-end AFSL audit.
  • Working with fund administrator on NAV and unit pricing, capital calls and monthly distributions.
• Management Reporting Support the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes, including preparing and reviewing key internal reports and present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to senior management. Develop and manage funds’ and FC Capitals budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support strategic decision making.
• Analytics Conduct in depth financial analysis to identify trends, key drivers, potential risks and opportunities for maximising financial performance of funds. Provide strategic guidance and recommendation to drive efficiency and measures.
• Optimisation Enhance automated reporting platforms for the loan portfolios and fund investments. Implement streamlined financial reporting processes and leverage technology tools to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Internal & External Stakeholder Communication Maintain strong relationships with investment team, finance team, legal team, as well as custodians, registries, lawyers, auditors and tax advisors. Assist with implementation of new operational controls, policies, and procedures across different divisions.
• Other ad hoc tasks as required from time to time.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in relevant accounting roles, fund administration and fund reporting. 
• Experience in trust accounting is required
• Appropriate tertiary qualification(s); at minimum a bachelor’s degree.
• CA or CPA accredited; being a Registered Tax Agent is a bonus.
• Experience with Xero is required.
• Excellent Microsoft 365 suite skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint with proficiency in utilising financial systems and technology.
• Experience in establishing and delivering high quality end to end processes.
• Ability to “own” and manage complex and multiple projects at any given point in time.
• Confident communicator who proactively challenges and influences decision making.
• Superior interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills across diverse disciplines and levels.

Reporting Line

The Finance Manager will be reporting to the CFO and Director of Funds and Operations.

Remuneration

Experience and market based base salary + superannuation + discretionary bonus.