Commercial Head of Finance / Finance Business Partner

A commercially focused Head of Finance opportunity within a growing multi-site leisure organisation where finance plays a key role in driving operational performance and supporting business decisions. Working closely with the CFO, you'll combine financial control, FP&A and hands-on business partnering to help shape performance across a portfolio of sites.

Client Details

My client is a purpose-driven social enterprise operating a growing portfolio of golf and leisure facilities across the UK, with the office based in North West Kent. The organisation reinvests profits back into its venues and communities, creating high-quality, accessible environments that increase participation in the sport whilst delivering a sustainable commercial model.

Following a period of growth, the organisation is seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance to strengthen financial leadership, improve performance visibility across sites and support operational decision-making.

Description

Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will lead the core finance function whilst acting as a trusted business partner to operational leadership teams across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the monthly management accounts and financial reporting process
• Owning budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities across multiple sites
• Providing commercial insight and actionable recommendations to support performance improvement
• Partnering with General Managers and operational leaders to review financial performance and drive accountability
• Developing meaningful KPI reporting, dashboards and performance analysis
• Delivering cash flow forecasts, scenario modelling and business cases
• Supporting pricing reviews, investment appraisals and capital expenditure decisions
• Leading year-end audit processes and statutory reporting requirements
• Strengthening financial controls and improving reporting processes
• Coaching and developing members of the finance team
• Driving a culture of commercial awareness, accountability and continuous improvement

Profile

The successful candidate for this Head of Finance role will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong blend of commercial finance, business partnering and financial control experience.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong experience within commercial finance, business partnering or Head of Finance roles
• Proven ability to influence operational stakeholders and non-finance leaders
• Experience working within a multi-site environment such as leisure, hospitality, retail, healthcare, consumer services or similar
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis capability
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to translate financial information into practical commercial actions
• A hands-on approach and willingness to operate within a growing and evolving organisation
• Experience improving processes, reporting and finance systems

Job Offer

• Salary up to £75,000
• Hybrid working environment (4 dpw in the office or at a site)
• Significant exposure to CFO and senior leadership team
• Genuine opportunity to influence business performance
• Purpose-led organisation with strong values and culture
• Complimentary access to facilities