Financial Controller (m|f|x) London

BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) is the asset management division of the BNP Paribas Group. As of July 1, 2025, AXA Investment Managers’ (AXA IM) operations have been fully integrated into BNPP AM, creating a unified and strengthened global platform.

BNPP AM is a leading global asset manager, leveraging the Group’s scale, stability, and expertise. We serve a diverse client base, including institutional investors, corporations, distribution partners, and retail clients worldwide. Our investment capabilities cover a broad range of asset classes, from traditional strategies such as equities, fixed income, and multi-asset to alternatives such as real estate, infrastructure, private debt, and private equity. This allows us to tailor solutions to meet client objectives.

With the integration of AXA IM, BNPP AM now ranks among Europe’s top asset managers, managing approximately €1.6 trillion in assets, with a focus on long-term savings and alternative strategies.

Sustainability is central to our approach. We prioritize ESG and responsible investing to deliver sustainable, long-term performance while supporting environmental, social, and economic transitions. Adopting a pragmatic, long-term perspective, we aim to generate lasting value for clients, employees, and the economy, backed by strong risk management and responsible finance principles.

AXA IM Real Assets is seeking a Financial Controller to join its London-based Financial Management and Controlling Team (FMCG). The Financial Controller will be primarily responsible for assisting in the management of revenue streams, accounting, tax, service charges, treasury, reporting, and governance aspects of various real estate investments in the UK and/or the Nordic countries.

The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation of investor and regulatory reports and support the monitoring of investment performance, working closely with the Fund Management, Asset Management, and Development teams.

The role will involve liaising with parties both within and outside the organization and requires an individual with strong communication and presentation skills.

The successful candidate will be required to adapt as the FMCG function evolves and to assist in the rollout of an ongoing systems/controls/processes upgrade (Project “LIFT”).

Tasks

• Liaison with directors and the Company Secretary to ensure good governance within corporate structures
• Adoption of new working practices involving the implementation of Project LIFT protocols for interaction with third-party service providers (Corporate Manager, Company Secretary, Property Manager, Tax Advisor, etc.)
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in tax compliance and tax restructuring, including CIS and VAT, with responsibility for preparation, analysis, and technical decision-making—not limited to reviewing returns prepared by external advisors.
• Lead the annual audit process, coordinating auditors, corporate managers, tax advisors, and related parties to ensure audited financial statements are delivered accurately and on time.
• Implement investment acquisition and disposal strategies in accordance with tax and structuring guidelines. Assist with arranging external debt financing as required
• Monitor and oversee the preparation of management accounts, statutory financial statements, and tax compliance, and ensure good governance and timely reporting
• Oversee the annual corporate budgeting process and maintain fund models to report actual and forecast performance
• Monitor working capital requirements to ensure investments are properly funded. Apply appropriate cash repatriation mechanisms to meet investor requirements
• Oversee the preparation of property service charge calculations, contributing to the control process to ensure adherence to budgets and timely completion
• Conduct covenant checks on prospective tenants and service providers
• Monitor and control the collection of tenant arrears in conjunction with Asset Management
• Monitor debt and report on covenants to ensure compliance with external financing, where appropriate

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• Recently qualified accountant looking to build a career in financial services
• Experience in real estate asset management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Advanced computer skills; experience with Yardi and Anaplan is highly desirable

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Location

5 Aldermanbury Square, GB-EC2V 7BP London