Chief Finance Officer- Sports, Leisure & Hospitality Operator
Up to £110,000+bonus+ benefits
South/Southeast London, Kent, Surrey, Essex
We are looking for a Chief Finance Officer for a purpose driven, ambitious, progressive and commercially driven sports, leisure and hospitality operator who have some incredible venues mainly around the M25 and an exciting vision for the future.
Serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer will play a key role within the executive team and be responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, strategic planning, and digital resilience of the organisation.
Role Overview:
* Lead the finance team to deliver accurate reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
* Lead the preparation of monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, and audits.
* Manage the monthly trading reviews and enable accurate latest rolling forecasts.
* Oversee of the I.T. systems strategy, ensuring systems support operational efficiency and growth.
* Maintain strong financial controls and risk management frameworks, own risk register
* Support the development of pricing models, CapEx proposals, and commercial contracts
* Oversee group procurement and key supplier relationships and arrangements.
* Manage the relationship with external I.T. helpdesk and support providers.
Key requirements
* Hands on and strategic approach to leadership who is people orientated and has a can-do attitude.
* At least 5-years senior strategic financial leadership experience possibly as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, Group Finance Manager or Chief Financial Officer.
* Track record of delivering financial insights that drive performance and growth in a similar consumer services multi-site commercial environment such as the sports, leisure, recreation or hospitality sectors.
* Recognised accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
* Experience managing I.T. operations or working closely with technology providers.
* Has a passion for sports or recreation and how this benefits the community.
* Living in South/Southeast London, Surrey, Kent or Essex for easy access to the venues and head office.
Closing date: Friday 22nd August.
For more information, please click apply, detailing your current remuneration and we will be in touch if you have the level of experience we are looking for.