Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Financial Controller to lead a growing finance function. This role offers a unique opportunity for a high-caliber finance professional to step into a No.1 finance role, working closely with the CFO in a dynamic environment. You'll oversee group consolidation, statutory accounts, and compliance frameworks while enhancing internal controls. With a focus on cash flow management and treasury processes, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy as the business expands internationally. If you're ready to take ownership and drive change, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory reporting, audit, and compliance is essential.
• Strong background in cash flow management and financial strategy development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close and group consolidation across multiple jurisdictions.
• Be the primary contact for external auditors and manage the full audit cycle.

Skills

Statutory Reporting

Audit Preparation

Cash Flow Management

Compliance Frameworks

Group Consolidation

Financial Strategy

Education

ACA Qualified

ACCA Qualified

CIMA Qualified

Tools

Finance Systems

Job description

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

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

? 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

• 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