At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee finance operations, budgeting, and strategic insights to enhance business performance.
- Company: Dynamic leisure and hospitality SME with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Gym access, food discounts, pension, parking, and sick pay.
- Other info: Supportive team culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a values-driven organisation while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: Recognised accounting qualification or relevant experience, strong Excel skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Are you a skilled finance professional looking to make a real impact in a values-driven organisation?
The Business: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a dynamic business with a strong presence in the leisure and hospitality sector. This independent SME is well established and offers sports facilities, a leisure and gym complex, meeting and conferences venues as well as party gatherings.
The Role: You’ll oversee all aspects of the finance function—from day-to-day operations like payroll, invoicing, and accounts payable, to strategic contributions such as budgeting, forecasting, and identifying opportunities for profit improvement. You will be the go-to finance expert, supporting the CEO and collaborating with non-financial managers to enhance business performance and deliver meaningful insights.
About You: You’re experienced, detail-oriented, and confident working independently. You're passionate about using your financial expertise to make processes more efficient and to support decision-making at all levels.
- Essential:
- Recognised accounting qualification or qualified by experience.
- Experience in payroll, reporting, and budgeting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage 50).
- Background in SME environments.
Why Join? Supportive, inclusive team culture. Opportunity to take responsibility for/and improve the finance of a business. Attractive benefits including gym access, food discounts, pension, parking, sick pay, and more. The satisfaction of contributing to a mission-driven organisation reinvesting in its community.
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