Head of Finance (group)

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.