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

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

FP&A & Commercial Insight

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

Business Partnering

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

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

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

Candidate Profile

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

Essential:

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

Key Skills & Attributes:

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

What's on Offer

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