Group Finance Manager

The Company

Langham Hall is one of the fastest growing businesses in the alternatives fund administration sector. It is also one of the last remaining owner managed businesses, providing premium quality accounting, administration and investor reporting services to private equity and fund clients. Langham Hall has a dynamic management and leadership team, all of whom are involved in client work which ensures a rigorous focus on quality of client work and support for the teams. We administer more than $230 billion across 750+ funds and provide depositary oversight on a further $200 billion across 300 AIFs. With around 900 professionals in ten offices across Europe, the US and Asia, we combine expertise, integrity and technology to deliver insight and lasting impact whilst developing the next generation of industry professionals.

Role Summary

We are seeking a high-calibre qualified accountant to join the Group Finance function. This is a global role, and the successful candidate will report to senior finance leadership and play a key role in supporting the financial management, reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis of a growing global business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their experience beyond statutory reporting and develop within a dynamic international financial services environment. The role offers significant exposure to senior stakeholders across the Group and with the individual playing key role in enhancing financial insight and supporting decision-making across the business.

The Group Finance Manager will be responsible for supporting the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial information, driving improvements in forecasting and management reporting processes, and providing meaningful financial insight to the business. As the role develops, there will be increasing scope to take ownership of key finance processes and contribute to wider strategic initiatives across the Group.

Roles and Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the preparation of the Group’s annual budget and periodic forecasts, partnering with finance teams and business leaders to ensure robust and realistic assumptions.
• Maintain and refine rolling forecasts, analysing variances against budget, forecast, and prior year results, and providing actionable insights to senior management.
• Develop and enhance financial models to support planning, scenario analysis, and strategic decision-making.
• Drive improvements in FP&A processes to increase the timeliness, accuracy, and value of management information.

Group Reporting & Consolidation

• Oversee the consolidation of monthly management accounts across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Analyse financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, presenting insights clearly to senior leadership.
• Lead the preparation of Group reporting packs for executive management and the Board, ensuring reports are decision-ready.
• Partner with local finance teams to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and reporting standards.

Performance Reporting & Insight

• Provide insight into the Group’s operational and financial performance, linking results to strategic priorities and business objectives.
• Lead KPI and management reporting, highlighting key drivers of profitability and efficiency.
• Deliver ad hoc financial analysis to support commercial decisions, investments, and strategic initiatives.

Stakeholder Exposure

• Act as a trusted finance partner to senior stakeholders, providing clear, actionable insights to support business decisions.
• Lead the preparation of Board materials, management presentations, and strategic reports, ensuring financial information is clear and decision-focused.
• Challenge assumptions constructively and provide guidance to drive better business outcomes.

Process Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements in reporting, forecasting, and analytical processes across the Group.
• Drive standardisation, automation, and adoption of best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Lead initiatives to enhance financial models, reporting tools, and business intelligence capabilities to support strategic decision-making.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Background in audit, financial reporting, or financial due diligence
• Exposure to management accounts / consolidation beneficial
• Competent and advanced user of excel, power query and power BI
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Structured thinker with high attention to detail
• Commercial curiosity and interest in business performance
• Good communication skills with ability to explain financial information clearly
• Proactive mindset with willingness to learn and take ownership
• Experience in fund administration preferred but not essential