ISO: Finance Manager

About the job

KEEN Venture Partners is a radically human venture capital firm that invests in fast-growing European technology companies. Based in Amsterdam, our team of 9 manages €270m in commitments over 2 funds and we are raising a new Defence Technology fund to invest in dual-use companies in Europe. Our portfolio companies are active in a diverse set of tech sectors but all share the same entrepreneurial DNA. Current portfolio companies include the likes of Beekeeper, Mollie, Plan A, and Crisp, among others.

At Keen we are thesis driven investors. We execute on investment ideas that are based on fundamental trends in specific areas of technology where we can make a real contribution with our experience and network. Our efforts here are focused on Defence tech, AI, FinOps and Climate tech.

Keen is looking to add a Finance Manager to our Amsterdam-based team, detail-oriented, motivated, and proactive. This is an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified accountant or someone with prior experience in venture capital or private equity to take on a broad and hands-on role. The role is accountable for the financial operations of a 150m plus fund, operating within a platform of 3 VC funds

The role will report to and work closely with the Defence and Security Fund team and functionally report to the CFO of Keen Venture Partners. The candidate will be responsible for leading the operational aspects of the fund closing, including coordination with external providers for KYC and onboarding, and designing the fund’s reporting structure to ensure compliance with side letter obligations and ESG requirements (Art. 8 classification).

Post-closing, the role will support day-to-day fund operations — including capital calls, investment execution, and exit processes. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to build relationships with finance leaders across the portfolio and provide support on financial strategy and decision-making where needed.

Ideally, you are fully aligned and support the mission to make Europe stronger through investing in DefenceTech.

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‍RESPONSIBILITIES:

Fund & Entity Operations:

• Collaborate with the CFO on the financial operations of the Defence and Security Tech Fund.

• Liaise closely with third-party fund administrators to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

Reporting & Compliance:

• Support the preparation and review of quarterly investor reports.

• Assist in interim and special purpose audit work, and act as a liaison with auditors.

• Coordinate with external tax advisers on VAT, corporate tax, and ensure optimal tax efficiency and compliance.

• Prepare and submit quarterly regulatory reporting

Investor Relations & Treasury:

• Lead and review capital call (drawdown) notices, and ensure investor updates are timely and accurate.

• Oversee treasury operations, including 4-eyes approval of payments and internal fund transfers.

• Respond to investor queries (financial and general), and contribute to the planning and delivery of annual and advisory board meetings.

• Assist in the creation and delivery of financial content for investor presentations and reports.

Strategic Input:

• Prepare quarterly financial reviews, track KPIs (e.g. cash reserves, runway, funding timelines).

• Prepare internal budgets of the management entity

• Support valuation documentation for investment portfolios.

• Assist with KYC coordination (investors and portfolio companies).

• Engage with portfolio company CFOs on financial matters as needed.

• Work alongside the Partners to drive operational efficiency and process improvement.

ESG:

• Accountable for compliance and reporting of the fund towards the Article 8 structure

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Recently qualified or part-qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

• Background in audit or accounting practice (Big 4 or mid-tier), ideally looking for a first move into industry.

• Prior experience in a venture capital, private equity, or fund administration environment is a plus.

• Ideally, had an exposure to an Article 8 fund.

• Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus

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JOB INFO & HOW TO APPLY

• Location: Amsterdam
• Start date: ASAP, ideally September-October 2025
• How to apply:
• Send your resume and 2-3 sentences describing your interest in joining Keen: defence@keenventurepartners.com
• There is no application deadline but the position will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis

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