Finance Director / Head of Finance
hace 1 día
London
Finance Director / Head of Finance - for growing SME based in London Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully. £75,000 - £85,000 per annum + Bonus Must have previously worked at Finance Director / Head of Finance level Must be UK resident About the Client This opportunity is with a well-established and highly successful organisation within the Leisure & Hospitality sectors, operating solely in London. About the Role This is not your everyday BAU finance job! As the No.1 in Finance for a growing Leisure & Hospitality business, you’ll sit at the heart of strategy, partnering directly with the CEO and shaping what the next 3–5 years look like. You’ll play a pivotal role in financial decision-making, driving performance through insight and strong operational control. This role is primarily site based (4 days per week in the office and 1 day WFH) with a sensible approach to flexibility. Duties will include: • Leading the end-to-end forecasting process, ensuring accuracy within key performance thresholds., • Producing and presenting financial and management reporting with sharp, meaningful insights., • Supporting business strategy through financial modelling and operational improvements., • Overseeing all finance operations, including compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements., • Collaborating with legal and operational leads on contracts and governance., • Managing financial close, controls, and audit readiness., • Leading and developing the finance team, driving a culture of learning and continuous improvement., • Supporting succession planning and talent development., • A degree and full accounting qualification, with ACA / ACCA / CIMA first-time passes., • Minimum of 6 years of post-qualified experience in senior, commercially focused finance roles., • A skilled and experienced leader and manager of people., • Experience working in an SME or growing business environment essential with exposure to multi trade or multi-site businesses., • Proven financial leadership experience in a senior finance role in an SME environment (50+ staff)., • Must have a commercially minded approach with strong analytical and modelling skills, • Proven expertise in managing external finance providers or outsourced teams., • Advanced Excel and IT proficiency, including experience with financial systems (Xero)., • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders., • A competitive salary range of £75,000-£85,000 per annum plus bonus, depending on experience., • 33 days holiday per year plus annual loyalty bonus day., • Free gym memberships for you plus one., • Company pension., • Substantial investment in your L&D journey and CPD. Please provide CV only, cover letters not required.