Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Essential:
Background in the travel industry/tour operator.

Location:

Birmingham (UK).

Reports to:

CEO / Managing Director.

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to lead our finance function within a dynamic travel/tour operator business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for financial strategy, operational excellence, and team leadership, supporting continued growth in a fast-paced industry.

The successful candidate will bring deep accounting expertise, a strong background in the travel sector, and proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Provide commercial insight and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and risk management frameworks are in place.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with senior leadership on business planning, pricing strategies, and performance optimisation.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team of up to 12 staff.

• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (Head of Finance, Finance Director, or similar).
• Essential:
  Background in the travel industry, tour operator, or closely related sector.
• Familiarity with travel-specific financial models (e.g. seasonality, deferred revenue, supplier contracts).
• Fully qualified accountant with strong technical accounting expertise.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or close relationships/experience dealing with auditors.
• Strong leadership experience managing teams of up to 12 people.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and risk management
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

• Flexible working (remote considered for the right candidate)
• Competitive salary and benefits package (£90K -£100K)
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of a growing travel business
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment