Senior Finance Manager

Senior Finance Manager:

At Aviva Investors, our expertise is in matching the right investment approach to each client's unique needs. As the global asset management business of Aviva plc, we bring together our broad investment capabilities to deliver client-focused solutions worldwide. Managing £273 billion in assets, our 1,000‑strong team across nine countries is brilliantly connected, collaborative, and focused on delivering outcomes that truly matter.

Working together and acting responsibly are central to how we operate. We take time to understand what our clients want to achieve and design solutions that last - strengthening every portfolio with diverse perspectives and integrated thinking. Our long track record in sustainable investing reflects our commitment to doing the right thing for clients and communities alike.

Everyone at Aviva Investors plays a part in creating an exceptional client experience. With the scale and influence to make a real difference, we take our responsibility seriously. Join us and you'll find an inclusive, supportive environment where your contribution is valued, high performance is recognised, and you're empowered to shape your development.

Please note this position is based in London and the successful candidate's contractual location will be London; other locations cannot be considered.

We are recruiting for a Senior Finance Manager to join our Private Market Operations team within COO . This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical finance expertise, people leadership and operational oversight to drive high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced asset management environment. Reporting into the Head of Private Market Operations , you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the operating model which supports our growing Private Markets business.

With a remit spanning operations, transformation, and IT, our COO team ensures an exceptional client experience. Whether it's optimising key processes, managing relationships with strategic partners, launching innovative new products, or onboarding clients seamlessly, every project is an opportunity to drive efficiency and innovation at scale.

As Senior Finance Manager, you will provide leadership, oversight and direction across a range of accounting, reporting and operational activities that support Aviva Investors' Private Markets business. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality reporting to key stakeholders, including quarterly IFRS
10 reporting, together with managing relationships with external service providers. The role leads both onshore and offshore teams, driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency and service excellence. Working closely with colleagues across Aviva Investors and the wider Aviva Group, you will help develop scalable solutions, manage risk effectively and support strategic business priorities.

• Qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience.
• Experience leading and developing high‑performing teams, with a collaborative and inclusive leadership style.
• Strong understanding of accounting, financial reporting and the asset management industry, specifically private market assets.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build long‑term relationships to drive performance and influence effectively at all levels of an organisation - from c‑suite down.
• A proactive and analytical mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement, manage competing priorities and deliver results in a changing environment.

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