Head of Finance

Acuity Associates; Ashford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned SME in the construction and design sector is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial operations and support strategic initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a future-proof finance function and drive the company's growth as it prepares for potential investment or exit. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience in multi-entity financial control, ready to work strategically and hands-on. Join a collaborative leadership team at a pivotal moment in the company's journey.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Significant PQE in financial control and reporting.
• Experience in design-led or engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead group-wide financial control, reporting, and budgeting.
• Support finance teams across multiple entities.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives including investment readiness.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Financial Control

Budgeting

Cashflow Management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Head of Finance

Retained Search

Ashford

Construction / Design

£80,000–£100,000 + | + Bonus + Benefits (DOE)

We’re partnering on a confidential search for a high-growth, family-owned SME operating across the UK, US, and internationally. Renowned for its innovative design and building material solutions, this multi-entity business is entering an exciting new chapter—gearing up for significant growth and preparing for a potential investment or exit within the next 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 London 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.