Finance Manager Antler Continental Europe

Antler

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Antler is hiring a Finance Manager for its Continental Europe fund operations on a 12-month maternity cover. The role supports finance and compliance activities across regional and fund operations, and may be based in Germany or the Netherlands. The position contributes to regional strategic planning and leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. It oversees regional finance and back-office operations, fund reporting and compliance, stakeholder and investor processes, and continuous improvement of finance, controls, and reporting. The role also coordinates accounting, payroll, tax, financial administration, and fund-related activities for the operating company and funds, and supports other financial and operational projects as needed.

Requirements

At least 5 years’ experience overseeing a finance function.
Sound understanding of HGB and IFRS.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Professional membership of CFA or an equivalent accounting body.
Leadership skills and personal integrity.
Exceptional budgeting and forecasting skills.
Experience with group reporting.
A solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics, as well as AI tooling, particularly Claude Cowork.
Ability to diagnose problems quickly and anticipate potential issues.

Responsibilities

Contribute to regional strategic planning and lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Provide financial insights and performance analysis to support business and investment decisions.
Oversee regional finance and back-office operations, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls, and compliance.
Manage relationships with internal and external accounting providers, auditors, and tax advisors.
Own quarterly fund reporting and annual audits, and ensure timely financial statements, tax returns, and regulatory submissions.
Ensure robust financial governance and reporting across existing and future funds.
Partner with Fund Partners on fund cash flow, payments, and financial oversight.
Oversee limited partner onboarding and KYC/AML processes, maintaining relationships with investors, founders, and external stakeholders.
Improve regional finance, control, and reporting functions; drive automation, AI adoption, operational efficiencies, and risk management.
Coordinate day-to-day accounting, payroll, tax, and financial administration for the operating company and funds.
Support preparation of monthly management accounts and quarterly fund accounts.
Liaise with internal and external accountants to ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping and financial records in accordance with HGB and IFRS requirements.
Support fund cash flow management, payments, and limited partner onboarding, including KYC/AML processes.
Undertake other ad hoc financial and operational projects as required.