Full job descriptionA commercially focused Head of Finance opportunity within a growing multi-site leisure organisation where finance plays a key role in driving operational performance and supporting business decisions. Working closely with the CFO, you’ll combine financial control, FP&A and hands-on business partnering to help shape performance across a portfolio of sites.
Client Details
My client is a purpose-driven social enterprise operating a growing portfolio of golf and leisure facilities across the UK, with the office based in North West Kent. The organisation reinvests profits back into its venues and communities, creating high-quality, accessible environments that increase participation in the sport whilst delivering a sustainable commercial model.


Following a period of growth, the organisation is seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance to strengthen financial leadership, improve performance visibility across sites and support operational decision-making.
Description
Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will lead the core finance function whilst acting as a trusted business partner to operational leadership teams across the business.


Responsibilities will include:


*Leading the monthly management accounts and financial reporting process
*Owning budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities across multiple sites
*Providing commercial insight and actionable recommendations to support performance improvement
*Partnering with General Managers and operational leaders to review financial performance and drive accountability
*Developing meaningful KPI reporting, dashboards and performance analysis
*Delivering cash flow forecasts, scenario modelling and business cases
*Supporting pricing reviews, investment appraisals and capital expenditure decisions
*Leading year-end audit processes and statutory reporting requirements
*Strengthening financial controls and improving reporting processes
*Coaching and developing members of the finance team
*Driving a culture of commercial awareness, accountability and continuous improvement


Profile
The successful candidate for this Head of Finance role will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong blend of commercial finance, business partnering and financial control experience.


You will also demonstrate:
*Strong experience within commercial finance, business partnering or Head of Finance roles
*Proven ability to influence operational stakeholders and non-finance leaders
*Experience working within a multi-site environment such as leisure, hospitality, retail, healthcare, consumer services or similar
*Strong budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis capability
*Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
*Ability to translate financial information into practical commercial actions
*A hands-on approach and willingness to operate within a growing and evolving organisation
*Experience improving processes, reporting and finance systems


Job Offer
*Salary up to £75,000
*Hybrid working environment (4 dpw in the office or at a site)
*Significant exposure to CFO and senior leadership team
*Genuine opportunity to influence business performance
*Purpose-led organisation with strong values and culture
*Complimentary access to facilities