Head of Finance (group)

ACUITY UK LTD; Ellon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the design and building materials sector is seeking a Group Head of Finance to lead financial operations across multiple entities. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape a future-proof finance function in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment. You will collaborate closely with the CFO and Executive Chair, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring operational excellence. Join a collaborative leadership team at a crucial moment in the company's growth journey, with the potential for advancement to FD or CFO-level leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with significant PQE required.
• Experience in group/multi-entity financial control and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control, reporting, budgeting, and cashflow processes.
• Support finance teams across multiple entities.

Skills

Financial Control

Budgeting

Cashflow Management

Strategic Initiatives

M&A Experience

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

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.