Group Finance Director

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KennedyPearce are hiring a Group Finance Director based in South West London. This role will require a Spanish speaker and around 12 weeks travel to South America per year.

This is a high-impact leadership role with a global family office overseeing a portfolio of operating businesses, you will lead financial oversight, control, and strategy across a diverse portfolio of primarily manufacturing businesses.Based in London, this role offers significant exposure to international operations, capital allocation, and cross-border structuring within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

The Role

You will take full ownership of group finance, driving consistency, visibility, and control across multiple jurisdictions while acting as a strategic partner to the principals. Key areas of responsibility include: Group Reporting & Control:

Lead consolidated reporting, implement robust KPIs, and ensure accuracy across all entities Cash Flow & Capital Allocation:

Oversee liquidity, forecasting, and deployment of capital across the portfolio Governance & Risk:

Build and strengthen internal controls, audit processes, and risk management frameworks Tax & Structuring:

Support efficient cross-border structuring, working closely with external advisors Systems & Process Improvement:

Optimise ERP systems (including SAP) and standardise reporting processes Team Leadership:

Manage and develop international finance teams across Paraguay and South Africa Family Office Reporting:

Oversee financial reporting at the broader group and investment level

Candidate Profile

10-15+ years' experience in senior finance roles (FD, CFO, or Group Finance) Strong technical grounding with proven experience in multi-entity, international environments Background in manufacturing, industrials, or natural resources preferred Experience in emerging markets (Latin America and/or Africa) highly advantageous Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

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Location:
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Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance

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