Finance and Administration Manager

Full Time

Employers Name: Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club

Location: Clacton on Sea Golf Club, West Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, England, CO15 1AJ

Description:

Clacton-on-Sea Golf Club

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Finance and Administration Manager to Manage the financial affairs of the Golf Club/Company in liaison with The Finance Director and Chairman.

This pivotal role involves overseeing financial management, ensuring accurate financial accounting, and providing leadership across the business. The ideal candidate will drive financial planning, manage accounts payable processes, and implement cost control measures to support the organization’s growth and sustainability. Join us to contribute your expertise in fostering a robust managerial process that empowers decision-making and operational excellence.

Role Duties

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive financial management strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee all financial accounting activities, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Manage financial services including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support strategic planning.
• Supervise accounts payable processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate record-keeping.
• Implement effective cost control initiatives to optimize resource allocation and reduce unnecessary expenses.
• Provide strong leadership to finance and administrative teams, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with senior management to develop financial plans, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions for sustained fiscal health.

Requirements

We are looking for a confident and accomplished manager with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding service.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience within a private members’ golf club,
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the confidence to engage effectively with members, committees, colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• A commercially astute and operationally focused approach.
• Experience managing budgets, teams and multiple operational priorities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to consistently high standards.
• The ability to remain calm, professional and solutions-focused in a demanding environment.
• A natural understanding of discretion, diplomacy and the expectations associated with a prestigious private club.
• A flexible approach, including the ability to work evenings, weekends and during key Club events when required.

The Opportunity

• Proven experience in financial management with a strong understanding of financial accounting principles.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial services such as budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and drive organizational change.
• Knowledge of accounts payable processes, cost control strategies, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy in financial data.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field; professional certifications are a plus.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.

Join us as our Finance and Administration Manager to shape the future of our organization’s financial health! Your expertise will be instrumental in driving efficiency, accountability, and strategic growth across all operational facets.

Closing Date: 25th September 2026

Additional Information:

Use the contact information above to contact us for more information