Group CFO – £150M Construction & Engineering Group
Our client is looking for a Group CFO to join the team!
Location: Manchester (hybrid)
Salary: £200,000 package
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
About Our Client: A leading £150M turnover construction and engineering group headquartered in Manchester is seeking an exceptional Group Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team and help steer the business through its next phase of growth and transformation. This is a pivotal role within a well‑established, multi‑disciplinary organisation with a strong order book, a diverse client base and ambitious plans for expansion. The Group CFO will play a central part in shaping strategy, strengthening financial performance and ensuring the business is equipped to scale.
Group CFO - The Role
As Group CFO, you will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Board, providing financial leadership, commercial challenge and robust governance across the group. You will lead the finance function, modernise systems and processes, and ensure the organisation maintains strong financial discipline as it grows.
Group CFO - Key Responsibilities
Leading financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting across the group
Providing commercial insight and challenge to support strategic decision‑making
Overseeing group reporting, cashflow, risk management, audit and compliance
Strengthening financial controls and improving systems across multiple business units
Supporting M&A activity, investment decisions and long‑term growth planning
Leading, developing and mentoring a high‑performing finance team
Acting as a key contributor at Board level, influencing group‑wide strategy
Group CFO - About You
We are seeking a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a strong track record operating at CFO or Finance Director level within the construction, engineering, infrastructure or wider built‑environment sector.
Group CFO - You Will Bring
Proven experience leading finance in a sizeable, complex, project‑driven organisation
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence at Board level
Deep understanding of cashflow, risk and financial governance in construction
Experience modernising systems, improving controls and driving operational efficiency
A collaborative leadership style with the confidence to challenge constructively
A strategic mindset paired with a hands‑on, pragmatic approach
Why Join?
Opportunity to shape the financial future of a major UK group
A seat at the top table with genuine influence over strategy and direction
A stable, well‑invested business with ambitious growth plans
Competitive £200k package with bonus and long‑term incentives
Manchester‑based leadership role with national impact
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