Head of Finance

Head of Finance - Financial Control & FP&A | Longfield / Hybrid | £70k - £75k DOE

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a dynamic, purpose-driven, multi-site organisation operating within the leisure and consumer services sector. With a growing footprint and a strong focus on delivering high-quality customer experiences, the business is entering an exciting phase of development and investment.

As part of this growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance - Financial Control & FP&A to lead a broad and high-impact finance function. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial & IT Officer, this is a key leadership role combining robust financial control with forward-looking commercial insight and business partnering.

This is a hands-on position, ideal for a technically strong and commercially aware finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys influencing decision-making across a diverse, operational business.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

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• Own and deliver accurate, timely and insightful monthly management accounts
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• Maintain strong financial controls across all areas including revenue, cost base, payroll, and balance sheet
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• Lead the year-end audit process and act as the primary point of contact for external auditors
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• Oversee statutory reporting and ensure full compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
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• Drive continuous improvement of financial controls, processes, and reporting quality
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FP&A & Commercial Insight

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• Lead annual budgeting and reforecasting processes
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• Develop robust cash flow forecasting, financial modelling, and scenario planning
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• Provide clear and actionable analysis on performance, highlighting risks and opportunities
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• Support long-term planning, investment decisions, and business cases
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• Enhance KPI reporting and build forward-looking performance insights
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Business Partnering

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• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and operational teams across multiple sites
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• Translate financial data into meaningful insights for non-finance stakeholders
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• Challenge and support decision-making to improve commercial performance
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• Partner on capex proposals, commercial initiatives, and investment appraisals
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Leadership & Continuous Improvement

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• Lead, develop, and inspire the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture
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• Drive improvements in systems, reporting automation, and data quality
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• Champion best practice across finance processes and governance
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• Build strong cross-functional relationships across the organisation
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Candidate Profile

We are seeking a well-rounded finance leader who combines technical excellence with strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.

Essential:

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• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
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• Significant experience across financial control, management reporting, FP&A, and business partnering
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• Strong technical accounting expertise including audit, statutory reporting, and balance sheet management
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• Demonstrable experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and performance analysis
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• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders in a multi-site or operational environment
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• Experience leading and developing finance teams
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Key Skills & Attributes:

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• Highly commercial mindset with the ability to link financial insight to business performance
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• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
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• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and challenge at senior levels
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• Hands-on, pragmatic, and adaptable in a fast-moving environment
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• High integrity with a strong focus on governance and control
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• Ability to simplify complex financial information into clear, actionable insight
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What’s on Offer

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• Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience
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• Hybrid working
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• A broad and impactful leadership role within a growing, multi-site organisation
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• Opportunity to shape and enhance finance processes, systems, and commercial insights
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• High visibility role working closely with senior leadership and influencing strategic decision-making
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• A collaborative, values-driven culture with a strong sense of purpose
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• Exposure to a diverse operational business with ongoing investment and growth
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