Finance Manager

About ActusRayPartnersActusRayPartners (“ARP”) is a dynamic and high-growth asset management company focused on delivering strong absolute and risk-adjusted performance. Founded in 2019 by former Macquarie Group investment professionals, ARP commenced operations in 2021 and today comprises a team of approximately 40 employees. Headquartered in Hong Kong with an additional presence in Sydney, Australia, ARP’s positioning is enhanced by a strategic collaboration with Sun Hung Kai & Co. Limited (86.HK), a Hong Kong-listed financial services company. ARP is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong to conduct Type 4 and Type 9 regulated activities, and is a Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Recognised by the hedge fund journal as one of “Tomorrow’s Titans” in 2021, ARP has since earned multiple industry awards and nominations for investment performance across all or some of its strategies from 2022 to 2026, as well as a nomination for Management Firm of the Year in 2026. ARP works with a global institutional investor base spanning leading financial institutions (including white-labelled funds and a planned co-labelled fund), foundations, pensions, fund of funds, and family offices.ARP’s proprietary investment process, Discretionary Probabilistic Investing, focuses on longer-term stock selection alpha by integrating quantitative data models with a highly differentiated discretionary overlay that is applied across a large number of positions. ARP currently deploys its process across Asian and European equity markets focusing on absolute returns, and may expand into the Americas in the future. ARP has also developed long-only versions of its work, including a planned China A-shares vehicle.Combining institutional rigor and resources while maintaining an entrepreneurial culture, ARP provides team members with the opportunity to collaborate closely with experienced industry leaders, contribute directly to a rapidly growing business, and support the firm’s mission of delivering an elite level of investment performance and client service.The RoleThe Finance Manager will lead the Firm’s finance function, supporting senior management across financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury, tax, payroll oversight, regulatory financial requirements, and strategic financial planning.The successful candidate will be expected to move beyond day-to-day accounting and provide meaningful management insights from the Firm’s accounts, delivering analysis that enhances senior management's understanding of financial performance, cost drivers, profitability, and future financial risks. This is intended to be a senior, commercially minded role with the potential to evolve into a broader finance leadership position, including potential promotion to being our CFO as the Firm continues to grow.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the Firm's finance function, including financial reporting, transfer pricing, management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, payroll oversight, and financial controls.Provide meaningful financial analysis, commercial insights, and scenario planning to support senior management decision-making, business growth, and long-term strategic objectives.Manage cash flow, liquidity, profitability, foreign exchange activities, and capital planning, while developing financing solutions and banking relationships to support growth.Drive financial discipline and cost optimisation initiatives, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen resilience, and safeguard the Firm's long-term financial position.Oversee regulatory, tax, audit, and governance requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory, and reporting obligations across relevant jurisdictions.Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, fund administrators, banking partners, and other external service providers.Lead finance transformation initiatives, including process improvement, automation, data analytics, and the adoption of technology to enhance reporting and decision-making.Manage our retained profit share scheme.Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the finance function, acting as a trusted adviser to senior management and contributing to the Firm's broader business strategy.Qualifications and Experience8+ years’ finance, accounting, corporate finance, or financial management experience, preferably within asset management, investment management, hedge funds, financial services, or professional services.Qualified accountant, such as CPA, CA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related discipline.Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounts, transfer pricing, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and internal controls.Experience overseeing payroll, expenses, invoices, payments, and finance operations.Experience managing corporate banking relationships, foreign exchange transactions, cash flow, and liquidity planning.Strong understanding of regulatory, statutory, tax, and financial reporting obligations across relevant jurisdictions.Experience supporting a growing business across multiple jurisdictions.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.Native-level written and spoken English.Desired QualitiesThrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment with exceptionally high standards.Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.Highly organised with the ability to manage competing deadlines and time-sensitive deliverables.Proactive, self-motivated, and able to drive initiatives independently.Able to identify risks early and propose creative, practical solutions.Strong judgement, discretion, and integrity when handling confidential financial information.Able to challenge assumptions constructively and influence senior decision-making.Forward-looking, solutions-oriented, and capable of contributing to the Firm’s long-term strategic direction.Demonstrates the highest levels of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic and ownership mindset.Adaptable and responsive to changing business needs, with a client-first approach.How to ApplyPlease email your CV, academic transcript, and a one-page cover letter outlining why you are suitable for this role to hr@actusraypartners.com with the subject “Finance Manager”.ActusRayPartners is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and experiences.