Head of Finance

Are you a commercially minded finance leader who enjoys combining strong financial control with forward-thinking business partnering?
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful and growing multi-site organisation with a turnover of approximately £26 million and a workforce of over 250 employees, plus a significant seasonal workforce. As Head of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in shaping financial strategy, driving performance, and ensuring robust governance across the business.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial & IT Officer, you will lead a finance team of seven, including three direct reports, whilst acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders across the organisation. This is a hands-on role offering the perfect balance of technical financial control (approximately 65%) and FP&A/commercial finance responsibilities (approximately 35%).
You’ll be joining an organisation with a genuinely refreshing culture that prioritises collaboration, accountability, respect and enjoyment, creating an environment where employees can thrive professionally whilst making a meaningful impact.
Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting
• Leading financial control, governance and compliance activities
• Managing the year-end audit process and acting as the key contact for external auditors
• Preparing statutory accounts and overseeing statutory reporting requirements
• Maintaining strong balance sheet controls and financial integrity
• Leading budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting cycles
• Developing cash flow forecasts, financial models and scenario planning
• Producing detailed variance analysis and performance reporting
• Supporting investment decisions, business cases and pricing reviews
• Acting as a trusted finance business partner to operational and senior leadership teams
• Driving continuous improvement across finance systems, controls and reporting
• Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
• Supporting strategic decision-making through meaningful financial insight and analysis

What we are looking for
The successful candidate will be a qualified finance professional who combines technical excellence with commercial awareness and strong leadership capability.
Essential requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification
• Significant experience within senior finance leadership positions
• Strong background in financial control, statutory reporting and audit management
• Experience leading management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Excellent FP&A, financial modelling and cash flow forecasting skills
• Proven ability to business partner with senior stakeholders
• Experience managing and developing finance teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• A proactive, solutions-focused and commercially minded approach
• Experience improving processes, systems and financial controls

Experience within multi-site, hospitality, leisure, retail, service-led or consumer-facing organisations would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other sectors with transferable skills will also be considered.
What’s in it for you

• Salary up to £75,000
• Hybrid working with one day per week from home
• Private healthcare
• Company pension
• Free onsite parking
• Free tea and coffee
• 50% discount on food onsite
• Free access to facilities
• Flexible working hours (8am-4pm or 9am-5pm)
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional unpaid leave options available
• Social events and team celebrations
• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• The chance to influence the direction of a growing and ambitious organisation

About the company
This ambitious and rapidly growing organisation operates a unique multi-site business model and has built an outstanding reputation within its sector. With a strong focus on inclusion, participation and community impact, it has created a culture that genuinely values its people whilst continuing to invest in growth and innovation. Employees benefit from a collaborative environment where ideas are encouraged, achievements are recognised and professional development is actively supported.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced finance leader who wants to move beyond the numbers and play a key role in influencing business performance and strategic decision-making.

Applications are being reviewed immediately, with a two-stage interview process already underway. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise can genuinely make a difference, apply today.

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