Group Head of Finance Retained SearchEllonConstruction / DesignCompetitive 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 AssuredThis 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.