Finance Manager / Financial Controller

BTA; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in advanced technologies seeks a UK Finance Manager to lead financial integration following a recent acquisition. The role involves managing reporting, optimizing financial structures, and supporting M&A activities. Ideal candidates are fully qualified accountants with strong analytical skills and experience in multi-entity environments. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and bonus potential, with a focus on collaboration and strategic insight.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Performance-based bonus

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with extensive experience in financial control and reporting.
• Experience in multi-entity or group structures, preferably with international exposure.
• Strong analytical skills and experience in business integrations or M&A activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial integration of the UK business into the European group.
• Manage UK statutory and management financial reporting.
• Coordinate the UK budgeting process and report into Group finance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic insight

Collaboration

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Job Description

This UK Finance Manager position is newly created following a recent acquisition by a European Group. Based in Dartford, you will lead the UK finance function through transition, integration, and transformation, playing a central role in post-acquisition activities.

Our client, a well-established UK business focused on distributing advanced technologies, has ambitious growth plans and a history of strategic acquisitions. As the UK entity integrates into this international organisation, the UK Finance Manager will ensure alignment with Group-wide financial strategies and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial integration of the UK business into the European group.
• Manage UK statutory and management financial reporting, ensuring compliance with Group policies.
• Oversee the separation and transition of subsidiary accounts to appropriate Group entities.
• Optimize UK group structures from financial and tax perspectives.
• Manage working capital, cash flow, and liquidity planning.
• Coordinate the UK budgeting process and report into Group finance.
• Act as a finance business partner to the UK Managing Director, providing strategic insights.
• Support ERP system migration from Sage to Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Review UK finance team structure and resourcing needs.
• Lead cost control initiatives and support profitability and margin improvements.
• Support ongoing M&A activities as part of the group's growth strategy.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive experience in financial control and reporting. Experience within a multi-entity or group structure, especially with international exposure, is preferred. Familiarity with business integrations or M&A activities is highly desirable. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills, strategic insight, and be comfortable working cross-functionally with stakeholders. Technical proficiency with Sage and/or Microsoft Dynamics 365 is advantageous. The role requires an approachable, collaborative leader confident in managing change. A background in advanced devices and equipment is a plus.

Job Offer

• Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 depending on experience.
• Bonus: Performance-based, aligned with individual and company outcomes.
• Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Work arrangement: Hybrid, based in Dartford with at least 3 days in the office, with flexible options. Leadership involvement may require more presence.