Head of Group Finance

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 Boar

d.The Role Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Head of Group Finance is the senior finance professional within the Finance Directorat

e.
The role carries dual accountability: maintaining the operational integrity of AGL’s financial management framework across all Group entities, and 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 functi

on.
Key Accountabilit

• ies:
  Own delivery of management accounts, external audit coordination, going concern assessment, and statutory filings to Board sta
• ndardExecute approved capital allocation decisions: equity injections, intercompany loans, acquisition funding, and subsidiary capital
• callsBuild and maintain the Group’s investment performance monitoring framework (IRR, MOIC, payback anal
• ysis)Produce cash flow forecasts, manage liquidity, coordinate debt facility drawdowns, and maintain covenant compl
• ianceManage intercompany funding mechanics, transfer pricing documentation, and management fee recogn
• itionProvide strategic programme ownership of finance workstreams within the D365 ERP implement
• ationIdentify and implement AI, automation, and emerging technology to strengthen financial con
• trolsLine-manage the Senior Group Finance Officer with business continuity cov

erage
Professional Exper

• ience:
  Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience in corporate finance, group accounting, or treasury Multi-entity or group holding company experience with line management respons
• ibilityIFRS consolidation, statutory reporting, cash forecasting, and investment performance a
• nalysisDemonstrable experience applying AI, automation, or emerging technology within a finance f
• unctionExperience within or serving Defence, National Security, or adjacent regulated sectors is highly de

sirable
Qualifi

• cations:
  Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with current membership Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related d
• isciplineAGL welcomes candidates who demonstrate equivalent capability through alternative car

eer paths
Leadership Com

• petencies:
  Precision and rigour in Board-level financia
• l reportingProactive escalation — risks surfaced early with options, not after the window
• has closedProcess discipline and commitment to auditable records Intellectual curiosity and a bias toward technology adoption over manua
• l processesDiscretion 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 successfu

l candidate.
A structured progression framework is in place, with advancement to £85,000–£100,000 linked to KPI delivery and capability development within the fir

st 24 months.
Selection

Process Stage
1 Preliminary discussion with Talent Acquisition

representative2 Technical interview

with VP Finance3 Final interview with Pres

ident & CEO4 Reference verification, qualification checks, and pre-emplo

• yment screening
  Application Deadline:
• June 15th, 2026,Anticipated Start Date

: July 1st, 2026
Expres

sion of Interest Qualified candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV

in confidenc

e to:Daniel PerryManager, Talent Acquisition & Management Aust

ability Group LtdEmail: daniel.perr

y@austability.com
All applications and discussions will be treated in the str