Financial Controller

Rix Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic family office in London is seeking a Financial Controller to support the Finance Director in managing financial operations and reporting. The ideal candidate will have around 5 years of experience in finance, a relevant university degree, and will be Chartered. This office-based role in St James’s offers an opportunity to contribute to high-quality finance processes in a lean environment.

Qualifications

• Circa 5 years of post‑qualification experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong technical understanding of IFRS and valuation methodologies.
• Proactive and comfortable operating in a fast‑moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of financial operations including accounting and reporting.
• Prepare and maintain financial statements and management reports.
• Oversee daily transaction processing and cash flow monitoring.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

University degree in finance/accounting

Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

Job description

Rix Capital Limited is a dynamic London-based single-family office founded by two prominent tech entrepreneurs. While lean in structure, the team aims for institutional standards across a diverse investment strategy as well as a focus on philanthropy.

We are seeking a Financial Controller to support the Finance Director in overseeing the financial management, reporting, and treasury operations of the firm. This role is ideal for a technically strong, hands‑on finance professional who enjoys working in a lean environment and wants to contribute to building and refining high-quality finance processes.

You’ll play a key part in ensuring accurate financial operations and reporting across a globally diversified investment portfolio, as well as supporting the family office’s operational and philanthropic activities.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and treasury management.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial statements, management reports, and performance summaries across portfolio entities.
• Oversee daily transaction processing, payments, reconciliations, and cash flow monitoring.
• Assist with FP&A functions, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decision‑making and cost management.
• Maintain accounting records and internal controls in compliance with relevant standards and policies.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax, and legal advisors to support filings and compliance requirements.
• Monitor investment and operational expenses, ensuring timely reporting and accuracy.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of finance systems and processes.
• Help coordinate reporting for principals and external advisors, ensuring precision and confidentiality.
• Contribute to the development of scalable finance processes to support growth.

Requirements

• Circa 5 years of post‑qualification experience in finance, accounting, or audit, ideally within investment management, family offices, or similar environments.
• University degree in finance/accounting or relevant technical field; plus Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Strong technical understanding of IFRS fundamentals, complex instruments, valuation methodologies, and investment reporting.
• Excellent analytical, advanced financial modelling and Excel skills; familiarity with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Hands‑on and entrepreneurial mindset, with superior organisational and problem‑solving aptitude.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable operating in a lean, fast‑moving environment.
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Experience in investment reporting spanning public and private asset classes is a strong plus.

This is an office‑based role in the St James’s area, London.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Administrative

Industries

• Investment Advice, Investment Management, and Financial Services

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