Financial Director

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Finance / Finance Director to join a fast-growing, multi-site luxury real estate and membership business. This is a senior leadership role for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in entrepreneurial environments and is equally comfortable operating at board level while remaining hands‑on in execution.

The business operates a high‑end portfolio of properties and premium membership experiences
, with an ambitious growth strategy across multiple locations. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting expansion, strengthening investor relationships, and building scalable financial infrastructure.

This role requires someone who combines strategic finance leadership with a sleeves‑rolled‑up approach
. The ideal candidate will come from a multi‑site hospitality, retail, or consumer‑facing property environment and will have experience supporting growth businesses, including capital raising and investor engagement
.

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape the company’s financial strategy and growth plans
  .
• Provide commercial insight and financial modelling to support expansion into new sites and markets.
• Develop long‑term financial plans aligned with the company’s investment and growth strategy.
• Support board reporting, strategic decision making, and performance tracking.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective investors
  .
• Support capital raising activities
  , including preparation of investor materials, financial models, and due diligence processes.
• Manage reporting requirements for investors, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Work closely with leadership on funding strategies for new developments and site acquisitions.

• Lead all core finance functions including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  .
• Establish robust financial controls, processes, and systems as the business scales.
• Oversee multi‑site financial performance analysis and operational KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and tax obligations.

• Work closely with operational teams across locations to drive profitability and performance improvements
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• Provide financial oversight of membership revenue models, pricing strategies, and site performance
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• Support site launches, acquisitions, and new development projects from a financial perspective.

• Build and lead a high‑performing finance function capable of supporting a scaling multi‑site business.
• Implement systems and reporting structures that enable data‑driven decision making across the organisation.

• Proven experience as a Finance Director / Head of Finance / Senior Finance Leader in a multi‑site environment
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• Background in hospitality, retail, leisure, consumer membership, or multi‑location property businesses strongly preferred.
• Experience working within high‑growth or entrepreneurial businesses
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• Demonstrable experience raising capital or supporting fundraising processes (equity, debt, or investor funding).
• Strong experience managing investor relationships and board reporting
  .

• Highly commercial finance leader with strong strategic and analytical capability
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• Comfortable working in a hands‑on environment where processes may still be evolving.
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to balance big‑picture strategy with operational execution
  .

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or international equivalent).
• Additional experience in real estate investment, property operations, or asset‑backed businesses would be advantageous.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a builder’s mentality
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• Comfortable in fast‑paced, founder‑led environments
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• Highly collaborative with the ability to influence across teams.
• Detail‑oriented but able to maintain strategic perspective
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• Motivated by helping scale a premium, high‑growth brand
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