Livingston James is delighted to be partnered with Hillhouse Estates Limited to appoint their new CFO. Hillhouse Estates Limited is a family-owned business based in Troon, Ayrshire, with business interests across Quarrying, Farming, Property, Hospitality and Renewables, with collective revenues in the region of £100 million per annum.
The vast majority of the company turnover is within Hillhouse Quarry Group Limited (Hillhouse Group), one of the largest suppliers of quarry materials in Scotland. Established in 1907 at Hillhouse Quarry near Troon, the company prides itself in its high quality products and consistently reliable service, built on a continual investment in plant, equipment and people. Today, Hillhouse Group employs around 250 dedicated staff members across six sites spanning Central and Southwest Scotland.
Alongside quarrying, Hillhouse Estates continues to diversify in different sectors and seeking out further growth opportunities remains a key objective for the future. The current portfolio includes the following:
- Bowldown Farms Ltd – a 2,500 acre farming estate in Gloucestershire
- Glendoe Limited – a 24,000 acre farming estate and renewables business at Fort Augustus
- Hillhouse Events Limited – luxury country house rental based in Ayrshire
- Ride Ness – Scotland’s first purpose-built bike park based at Fort Augustus
Reporting to the Chairman, Andrew Vernon, the CFO will be responsible for the financial leadership of Hillhouse Estates and all other associated companies. This is a key leadership position and the successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the sound financial stewardship of the business, contributing significantly to strategic plans, and harnessing new commercial opportunities. There is a requirement for a CFO capable of performing the role as it exists today, but also in the future as the business scales in size and complexity, which may well involve further M&A and investment activity into new markets and locations.
Candidates should be experienced finance professionals with a proven track record of success at a senior level within a similar, challenging role. A background working in a fast-paced, complex and geographically-spread business environment is required.
It would be advantageous if candidates have a background in related industries or from similar family owned environments where there is a significant focus on stakeholder management. In addition, there is a desire to attract an individual from another multi-site, multi-revenue stream business environment where candidates are used to the breadth of a role of this nature. However, above all is the requirement for the right fit for the business and its culture, so applications are welcomed from individuals from a range of backgrounds.
On offer is an attractive base salary and wider financial package. Please see full profile below and if interested in a confidential discussion, please contact our retained advisor, Mark Lewis at [email protected].
Any applications or third-party introductions to Hillhouse Estates will be forwarded on to Livingston James for consideration.
Hillhouse Estates is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
