Fractional Finance Director and trusted adviser for growth and exit.
Lak Sidhu works with founders and leadership teams that need experienced financial judgment without the commitment of a full-time CFO or Finance Director. His work spans cashflow, management reporting, commercial improvement, international expansion, and business exits.
30+ years of senior finance leadership across UK growth businesses
Direct experience supporting both sellers and buyers in M&A situations
Hands-on involvement with trade sales, EOTs, international expansion, and business transformation
Based in Maidenhead and working with businesses across London, Berkshire, the South East, and the wider UK
Areas of expertise
Practical financial leadership for businesses that need stronger decisions, better control, and a clearer route to growth or exit.
Exit Planning and M&A
Preparation for trade sales, Employee Ownership Trusts, diligence, buyer conversations, and deal execution.
Financial Leadership
Management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, commercial decision support, and clearer board-level insight.
Operational Improvement
Stronger financial controls, better systems, disciplined cashflow management, and scalable processes.
Selected case studies
Examples of businesses Lak has helped through growth, operational improvement, and exit.
B2B Marketing & Media Agency
Planning for Growth & Pre-Exit Preparation – B2B Marketing & Media Agency
B2B Marketing & Media Agency
How Oppenheim Advisory Lak transformed a successful B2B marketing agency through strategic operational improvements, ultimately preparing it for a successful Employee Ownership Trust exit.
Enigma Marketing Services
Trade Sale – Enigma Marketing Services
B2B Technology Marketing Agency
How Oppenheim Advisory Lak guided Enigma Marketing Services through a successful acquisition by a US media agency, managing the entire due diligence process and maximizing value for all parties.
April Six
Geographic Expansion – April Six
B2B Marketing Agency
How Oppenheim Advisory Lak helped April Six establish international offices across USA, Singapore, Germany, and China with seamless business infrastructure setup.
Latest insights from Lak Sidhu
Recent articles on planning, reporting, cashflow, and the practical side of business exits.
Annual Budgeting and Re-Forecasting
Learn how SMEs can build effective annual budgets and implement regular re-forecasting to improve financial planning, decision-making, and business performance.
The Power of Pre-Exit Planning: Why Preparation Pays Off
Discover how thorough pre-exit planning can transform your business sale from a stressful process into a smooth, value-maximizing transaction.
Employee Ownership Trusts: A Strategic Exit Option for Business Owners
Discover the merits of Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) as a tax-efficient exit strategy. Learn about CGT exemptions, employee benefits, and key considerations for founders planning their business succession.
Need experienced financial leadership?
If you need a clearer financial plan, sharper reporting, stronger cash discipline, or support preparing your business for exit, Lak can help you move faster with fewer blind spots.