Group Financial Controller (Sidcup)

Global Financial Controller (Step-In or Step-Up)

📍 Location : Sidcup, UK (3–4 days on-site)

📊 Revenue : £50M+ | 🌍 Markets : UK, US, Australia

💼 Ownership : Privately held, preparing for PE investment or exit (2.5–3 year horizon)

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for a high-calibre finance professional to step into a No.1 finance role at a growing, international design and manufacturing business. Whether you’re already a Financial Controller or ready to step up from audit, you’ll work directly with the CFO to build out a scalable, investment-ready finance function.

As the business expands internationally—with growing operations in the UK, US, and Australia —you’ll play a hands-on role in shaping everything from reporting and compliance to financial strategy. With a potential private equity transaction on the horizon, this role offers a high-impact platform for professional growth and long-term reward.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Compliance

• Lead the month-end close and group consolidation across multiple jurisdictions
• Own the preparation of statutory accounts and ensure adherence to UK GAAP/IFRS

Enhance and standardise internal controls and compliance frameworks across entities

Audit and Investor Readiness

• Be the primary contact for external auditors (UK, US, AUS) and manage full audit cycle
• Implement robust reporting processes to support due diligence and investor confidence
• Prepare financial packs and commentary for board and potential investors

Cash Flow, Treasury & FX

• Monitor and manage multi-currency cash flow , treasury processes and FX exposure
• Strengthen banking relationships and support the CFO on funding and working capital strategy

Team Development & Systems

• Oversee and mentor a small, growing team across the UK and overseas
• Drive finance systems upgrades and support process automation and reporting tools
• Establish finance KPIs and dashboard visibility across departments

Who This Role Suits

We’re open to different routes into the role:

Step-In Candidate :

You’re already a Financial Controller or Head of Finance in a £30M–£100M turnover SME , confident in consolidations, audit prep, and cash management, looking for international exposure and PE track progression.

Step-Up Candidate :

You’re an ACA-qualified Manager/Senior Manager from a Big Four or top 10 audit firm , looking to move into a commercial leadership role with end-to-end responsibility in an entrepreneurial, growing company.

What We’re Looking For

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
• Strong experience in statutory reporting, audit, and compliance
• Exposure to multi-entity environments and ideally some international scope
• Hands-on with cash flow, controls, and reporting structure development
• Sector experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or product-based industries (ideal but not essential)

Why Join?

✔ Build, not just maintain – This is a role for someone who wants to shape a function, not just inherit one

✔ Mentorship – Work closely with an experienced CFO invested in your development

✔ Strategic visibility – Exposure to commercial decisions and future PE process

✔ Career-defining opportunity – Grow with the business and make a measurable impact on its trajectory

💬 Let’s talk if you’re looking to:

• Take ownership of a group finance function
• Partner with leadership during a high-growth phase
• Develop a clear path to Finance Director or CFO level in a PE context

Salary – Commensurate with experience