Austability
Head of Group Finance
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The Opportunity
Austability Group Limited, a UK-based Defence and National Security holding company managing a portfolio of contracting subsidiaries across Five Eyes nations and partner countries, is seeking a Head of Group Finance to lead the operational delivery of the Group’s financial management framework and capital deployment execution.
This appointment represents an opportunity to own the finance function beneath VP level — combining rigorous financial governance and statutory compliance with the execution of capital deployment decisions across a growing Defence and National Security portfolio.
The successful candidate will build the reporting, controls, and investment tracking infrastructure that enables AGL to meet the governance standard demanded by Defence clients, lenders, and the Board.
The Role
Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Head of Group Finance is the senior finance professional within the Finance Directorate.
The role carries dual accountability:
- Maintaining the operational integrity of AGL’s financial management framework across all Group entities
- Transforming approved capital allocation decisions into precise, timely deployments that maximise long-term shareholder value
The role provides line management of the Senior Group Finance Officer and must maintain business continuity readiness to assume direct operational control of the SGFO function.
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Key Accountabilities
- Own delivery of management accounts, external audit coordination, going concern assessment, and statutory filings to Board standard
- Execute approved capital allocation decisions: equity injections, intercompany loans, acquisition funding, and subsidiary capital calls
- Build and maintain the Group’s investment performance monitoring framework (IRR, MOIC, payback analysis)
- Produce cash flow forecasts, manage liquidity, coordinate debt facility drawdowns, and maintain covenant compliance
- Manage intercompany funding mechanics, transfer pricing documentation, and management fee recognition
- Provide strategic programme ownership of finance workstreams within the D365 ERP implementation
- Identify and implement AI, automation, and emerging technology to strengthen financial controls
- Line-manage the Senior Group Finance Officer with business continuity coverage
Professional Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate finance, group accounting, or treasury
- Multi-entity or group holding company experience with line management responsibility
- IFRS consolidation, statutory reporting, cash forecasting, and investment performance analysis
- Demonstrable experience applying AI, automation, or emerging technology within a finance function
- Experience within or serving Defence, National Security, or adjacent regulated sectors is highly desirable
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Qualifications
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with current membership
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
- AGL welcomes candidates who demonstrate equivalent capability through alternative career paths
Leadership Competencies
- Precision and rigour in Board-level financial reporting
- Proactive escalation — risks surfaced early with options, not after the window has closed
- Process discipline and commitment to auditable records
- Intellectual curiosity and a bias toward technology adoption over manual processes
- Discretion in handling commercially sensitive financial and investment information
Remuneration
A salary in the range of £70,000–£85,000 per annum is offered, commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
A structured progression framework is in place, with advancement to £85,000–£100,000 linked to KPI delivery and capability development within the first 24 months.
Application Deadline
October 5th 2026
Expression of Interest
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV in confidence to:
Daniel Perry, Manager, Talent Acquisition & Management
Austability Group Ltd
Email: daniel.perry@austability.com
All applications and discussions will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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