Finance Manager

Position: Finance Manager - Full Time
Location: Clapham Junction

Finance Manager - Clapham Junction, United Kingdom Full Time
Role:
Finance Manager
Reporting to:
Senior Finance Manager

Location:

Hybrid (Clapham Junction - 3 days per week)
Here at The Gym Group we believe we are simply the best in our industry! Our amazing teams have skills, abilities and can-do attitudes that make this a great place to work! We have strong, embedded values and an easy-going culture which ensures we put our people first. We pride ourselves on being fun, innovative, inclusive and engaging.
So, what's stopping you? Apply today and be YOU with us!
What you need to know about us...
The Gym Group is not like your average gym! To our members we're the lowest cost nationwide 24/7 Gym with over 250 gyms and counting!
To our teams we are fun, welcoming, engaging and inclusive. We challenge our limits and push ourselves to impact positive change with our goals and initiatives. We take steps into new areas with a real and authentic purpose - It's our mission to break down barriers to fitness for all.
We're #1 in our industry when it comes to our values, our culture and our people - check out Glassdoor if you don't believe us. We offer a fantastic place to work in a great working culture. We have been recognised as by The Sunday Times as one of The Best Places to Work which is all down to our great leaders and exceptional teams.
We may be one of the leading budget gym chains in the UK but there's nothing budget about our investment into our people. We have retained GOLD in our investors in people award for the last 6 years and GOLD in wellbeing this year.
We're recognised as a disability confident and inclusive employer which is something we are truly proud of. We have a brilliant team and opportunities for development and growth with support for success. Having recently undertaken some huge projects from a digital point of view and our plans are to keep being innovative, creative and agile in all that we do.
About the Role...
We're looking for a commercially minded Finance Manager to take ownership of Repairs & Maintenance (R&M) and Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) financial reporting. This is a high-visibility role that sits at the heart of financial planning and performance, providing clear insight and robust control over significant cost areas of the business.
You'll play a key role in budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting, ensuring accurate financial information is delivered to senior stakeholders while driving continuous improvement across processes and controls. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys working cross-functionally, challenging the status quo and using data to influence strategic decision-making.
What you'll be doing...
Financial Reporting & Planning

• Contributing to the annual budget and reforecast cycles, with full ownership of R&M and CAPEX cost areas.
• Leading month-end reporting for CAPEX spend, R&M tracking, and accrual management and analysis.
• Preparing monthly management accounts, including insightful analysis and commentary.
• Delivering accurate and timely reporting to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Conducting financial forecasting and variance analysis to identify trends and provide actionable insight.
• Continuously improving processes and strengthening financial controls.

Cash Flow Management

• Preparing CAPEX cash flow reporting to support wider organisational cash flow planning and ensure strong financial management.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations for relevant accounts.
• Supporting the development and enhancement of forecasting and reporting frameworks.
• Working closely with external auditors during year-end audit, preparing documentation and resolving queries in a timely manner.

Collaboration & Business Partnering

• Building strong relationships across departments to provide financial insight that supports business initiatives.
• Partnering with key stakeholders on budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with ad hoc projects and analysis.
• Promoting a collaborative and high-performance working environment.

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