Head of Finance
Posted 23 days 14 hours ago by Unique Homestays
As Head of Finance, you will lead the financial strategy and day-to-day operations of the business, overseeing a capable team and providing sound counsel to the Executive Leadership Team. You'll play a key role in translating data into actionable insight, empowering departments with the financial clarity they need to thrive.
The Role
- Leading and mentoring a high-performing finance team
- Preparing monthly management accounts with insightful analysis and commentary
- Partnering with the Executive Leadership Team to shape long-term financial strategy
- Overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across the business
- Maintaining robust internal controls and ensuring legal compliance in all financial operations
- Driving improvements in systems, reporting, and efficiency
- Presenting complex financial data clearly to non-finance audiences
- Acting as the primary point of contact for external finance advisors and stakeholders
The Person
You are a proactive, hands-on finance leader who can balance big-picture thinking with precision and rigour. You thrive in a collaborative, creative environment and take pride in building financial strategies that empower people and shape lasting growth.
Experience and Skills
- A higher-level accounting qualification (preferably CIMA or ACCA)
- Extensive experience in a senior finance position, preferably from a marketing agency background
- Advanced Excel skills and strong mathematical acumen
- Experience with modern accounting platforms (ideally Xero)
- Exceptional attention to detail, communication, and analytical thinking
- Able to confidently present financial insights to senior stakeholders
- Comfortable juggling strategic oversight with operational delivery
- Desirable: Commercial and/or residential property background
- Desirable: Knowledge of or experience in the luxury hospitality or travel industry
The Specifics
- This role is approximately 24 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm
- You will have 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays, and your birthday off
- Access to private medical cover
- Starting salary is competitive and dependent on experience
- Hybrid working - Cornwall office
- Access to private medical cover
- Starting salary is competitive and dependent on experience
- Hybrid working - Cornwall office and remote working a possibility
Recruitment will remain open until the right person is found. To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to , sharing what makes you the perfect fit for this unique opportunity.
on successful completion of your probation period.