Head of Group Finance

About the role

The successful candidate will build the reporting, controls, and investment tracking infrastructure that enables AGL to meet the governance standards demanded by defence clients, lenders, and the Board.

Key responsibilities

• Own delivery of management accounts, external audit coordination, going concern assessment, and statutory filings to Board standard.
• Execute approved capital allocation decisions including 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 ensure 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 and ensure business continuity coverage.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years post‑qualification experience in corporate finance, group accounting, or treasury.
• Multi‑entity or group holding company experience with line‑management responsibility.
• Experience with IFRS consolidation, statutory reporting, cash forecasting, and investment performance analysis.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) and current membership.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline (or equivalent capability).
• Experience within or serving defence, national security, or regulated sectors is highly desirable.

Required skills

• D365 ERP implementation.
• AI and automation technologies.
• Investment performance monitoring (IRR, MOIC, payback analysis).