At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial performance and drive strategic decision-making across a multi-site UK operation.
- Company: Globally recognised leisure and retail business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Opportunity for broad exposure, influence, and career growth in a dynamic environment.
- Other info: Ideal for ambitious finance leaders looking to thrive in an international setting.
- Why this job: Join a market leader and make a real impact on financial performance and operational excellence.
- Qualifications: Qualified Accountant with strong analytical skills and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Morgan McKinley is exclusively partnering with a market‑leading international leisure and retail business to recruit a UK Interim Head of Finance. This is a highly visible leadership role where you will partner with senior operational stakeholders to drive commercial performance, financial control, and strategic decision-making across a multi‑site UK operation.
Reporting to the International Finance Director, you will lead the UK Finance function and play a key role in driving financial performance across a network of customer‑facing locations. This position offers a unique blend of financial accounting, FP&A, operational finance, and business partnering within a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
Responsibilities
- Analysing site and country performance across revenue, labour, utilisation, margins, and key operational metrics, providing actionable insights to improve profitability and performance.
- Partnering with senior operational leaders to achieve and exceed financial targets while strengthening financial understanding across frontline and management teams.
- Leading monthly and quarterly financial reporting under IFRS and supporting group reporting requirements.
- Overseeing the day‑to‑day finance operations, including general ledger activity, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and payroll oversight.
- Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
- Driving a robust financial control environment and ensuring the accuracy of financial and operational data across business systems.
Profile
- Qualified Accountant with strong post‑qualification experience.
- Previous experience within a multi‑site retail, hospitality, leisure, consumer, or operationally focused environment would be beneficial.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS reporting experience.
- Experience operating within an international or multinational organisation.
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful commercial insights.
- Leadership experience with a track record of developing high‑performing teams.
- Experience of ERP systems and finance process improvement initiatives.
Company
Our client is a globally recognised consumer‑facing business with operations spanning multiple international markets. Combining innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence, the organisation has established itself as a leader within its sector and continues to invest in growth across its international footprint. The business offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where finance plays a critical role in driving performance and supporting strategic decision‑making. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance leader seeking broad exposure and genuine influence within a growing international organisation.
Interim Finance Director employer: Morgan McKinley
Morgan McKinley is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment that empowers finance professionals to make a significant impact within a leading international leisure and retail business. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, the company provides ample opportunities for career advancement while fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence. Located in the UK, this role not only offers competitive benefits but also the chance to work alongside senior operational leaders in a fast-paced, high-growth setting, making it an ideal choice for ambitious finance leaders.
