At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial control and reporting for exciting golf and hospitality venues.
- Company: Dynamic operator of golf and hospitality venues with a focus on growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a vibrant, multi-site business.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact on financial performance.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong finance leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are working with a successful and ambitious operator of golf and hospitality venues to find a Head of Finance who will be responsible for financial control, management reporting, FP&A, audit, statutory reporting and business partnering across the organisation.
Reporting to the CFITO, this is a hands-on opportunity for a qualified finance leader who can combine strong technical capability with commercial insight, helping drive performance, improve financial processes and support strategic decision-making across a fast-paced, multi-site business.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the monthly management accounts process, ensuring accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, financial modelling and performance analysis across the business.
- Manage the year-end audit process and statutory reporting requirements, ensuring compliance and strong financial governance.
- Partner with operational and senior leadership teams to provide commercial insight, challenge and decision support.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting processes, controls and data quality.
- Lead, coach and develop the finance team, creating a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong technical accounting expertise.
- Significant experience in senior finance roles covering financial control, FP&A and business partnering.
- Proven experience managing audits, statutory accounts, budgeting, forecasting and balance sheet control.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial insight into operational action.
- Confident communicator with experience influencing senior stakeholders and non-finance teams.
- Hands-on, resilient and adaptable approach, ideally gained within a multi-site leisure, hospitality, retail or service-led environment.
- Living within commuting distance of Sevenoaks and with your own transport.
- Prepared to work in the office 4 days a week with occasional travel to the venues.
For more information, please click apply and we will be in touch promptly if you have the level of experience we are looking for.
Head of Finance - Sevenoaks employer: Leisure People Recruitment
As a leading player in the golf activity and event venue sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from competitive salaries, comprehensive training programmes, and ample opportunities for career advancement, all while working in a vibrant location that promotes both professional and personal growth. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your journey towards success.
Contact Details:
Leisure People Recruitment Recruitment Team
