Job Description
Group Head of Finance
Retained Search
Ellon
Construction / Design
Competitive Salary | + Bonus + Benefits (DOE)
Are you a commercially minded finance leader ready to step into a strategic, high-impact role?
We’re supporting a confidential search on behalf of a family owned, dynamic, multi-entity design and building materials business with operations in the UK, US, and beyond. With a strong reputation for delivering innovative technical solutions, the company is entering a new phase of growth—preparing for a potential investment or exit within 3–5 years.
As Group Head of Finance, you’ll lead financial operations across the group, ensuring financial clarity, operational rigour, and strategic alignment. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a future-proof finance function in a values-led and entrepreneurial environment.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and strengthen group-wide financial control, reporting, budgeting, and cashflow processes.
- Guide and support finance teams across multiple entities—including hands-on where needed.
- Act as a key partner to the CFO and Executive Chair.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives including investment readiness and M&A.
- Help scale systems, controls, and frameworks aligned with growth plans.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant PQE.
- Experience across group/multi-entity financial control and reporting.
- Comfortable working strategically and rolling up your sleeves.
- Ideally experienced in design-led, engineering or manufacturing environments.
- Able to work from Ellon min 3+ days a week.
Why This Role?
- Join at a pivotal moment in the company’s growth journey.
- Help shape commercial strategy and operational success.
- Opportunity to progress to FD or CFO-level leadership.
- Work with an agile, collaborative leadership team.
Confidentiality Assured
This is a confidential search. All conversations and applications will be handled with complete discretion.
*All applicants will be required to complete The Acuity Measure assessment in order to be considered for this role.