Fund Controller

Who you are

• ACCA / ACA or equivalent, with a background in fund accounting, audit or fund operations
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a clear control mindset
• Experience reviewing service provider outputs and managing multiple deadlines across reporting and cash cycles
• Confidence working with complex financial data and reconciliations, including strong Excel capability
• Experience in private markets, infrastructure, real assets or SPVs is desirable

What the job involves

• The Economic Infrastructure Operations team supports Aberdeen’s growing private markets platform, overseeing infrastructure funds and special purpose vehicles that invest in long-term, sustainable assets across Europe
• The team works closely with investment professionals and a wide network of internal and external partners to ensure strong governance, accurate reporting and effective control across the full fund lifecycle
• With a culture that values collaboration, ownership and continuous improvement, the team plays a key role in supporting investment outcomes for clients
• Please note this role is a Fixed Term Contract, lasting 12 months
• As a Fund Controller within Economic Infrastructure, you will take ownership of the day-to-day oversight, control and delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure funds and SPVs. This role is based in Edinburgh with a hybrid working pattern
• You will work across cash management, investor activity, valuations and financial reporting, acting as a key control point between third-party administrators and internal stakeholders
• The role offers broad exposure to private markets and close interaction with investment teams, providing a varied and impactful opportunity to develop your fund oversight expertise and invest in your professional future
• Own the operational, financial and treasury oversight of assigned funds and SPVs, ensuring deliverables are accurate, timely and well controlled
• Review and coordinate outputs across the fund cycle including cash monitoring, capital activity, valuations, management accounts and year-end financial statements
• Provide effective governance and oversight of third-party administrators, auditors, depositaries and advisers, escalating issues where required
• Partner closely with Investments, Legal, Tax, Risk and Compliance teams to support transactions, fund events and investor activity
• Maintain strong audit trails, reconciliations and documentation to support regulatory, audit and governance requirements

The application process

• End Date: September 21, 2026

Benefits

• Salary sacrifice pension arrangement
• Private health insurance
• Life Assurance
• 40 days holiday if you work full time
• Dental insurance
• Health assessments
• Critical illness cover
• Will writing
• Power of attorney
• Financial Guidance and Advice
• Holiday buy
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to work
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Electric car lease scheme
• Travel insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Share Plans
• Give As You Earn (GAYE)
• Volunteering
• Long service awards
• Subscription to Interactive Investor
• Subscription to Finimize
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Supportive parental leave policies , delivered regionally (e.g. 26 weeks paid leave in UK for primary and secondary caregivers)
• Employee discount site
• Discounted parking