The PureGym Way
The PureGym Way
PureGym Is The No.1 Gym Operator In The UK, And The 4th Largest Gym Operator Worldwide. With 700 Gyms And Over 2 Million Members Across The UK, Europe & The US, We Are The Gym Where Everybody Is Welcome. We Champion Diversity And Are Committed To Providing a Workplace Where Everyone Feels Free To Be. We’re Proud To Be Recognised As a Top Institute Employer, Reflecting Our Commitment To Excellence In Employee Experience And Workplace Culture. We Offer
Free nationwide gym membership for you + 1
A truly flexible working culture
Life insurance x4
Company pension contribution
25 days annual leave, plus 1 personal day
Option to purchase additional holiday (up to 5 days)
Great learning & development resources
Enhanced maternity pay, paternity and adoption leave
The Role
Location: Leeds (3 days in the office)
Type: Full Time
Contract type: Permanent
Application: Closing date 7 November 2025
We are looking for a Head of Financial Control to join our Finance team! Having recently acquired 50+ gyms in the US, the group is recruiting a US focused finance team, to provide a robust financial control, reporting and budgeting function for US operations with revenue of c$130 million. The team will be based in the UK Head Office in Leeds alongside the UK and Group functions.
This is a Hybrid working role. This will be based in our Leeds office 3 days a week.
Responsibilities
Leading the US Accounting, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions. Responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts, provision of accurate and robust financial and operating data to support stakeholders of the US business. Maintenance of a robust financial control environment, managing a smooth year end audit and local US tax compliance.
Leading a team of 3-4 people, covering the Accounting, Accounts Payables and Payroll functions for the US Operation.
Review & finalisation of the US management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
Review & finalisation of budgets and reforecasts
Review of capex reporting and fixed asset registers
Partnering with budget holders to assist in managing expenditure
Liaison with the wider business as needed to support their understanding of financial results
Management of the Accounts Payable function, adherence to the group\'s DoA and approval of supplier payment runs
Cash management for US Operations incl authorisation of payments, account reconciliations, preparation of cashflow statements and forecasts
Implementation of robust financial control processes in line with Group best practices and ongoing maintenance/improvement.
Responsibility for year-end audit re. US areas "in-scope" for Group
Responsibility for accurate & timely local US tax compliance
Involvement in other ad hoc areas/projects as requested
Other reasonable duties or attendance at meetings as required.
The Person
Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) with 4+ years PQE and proven experience delivering monthly accounting.
Passionate about PureGym and understands how accounting function can best serve wider business needs.
A high achiever who is looking to be part of an energetic, fast growing business.
Adaptive to significant changes within the business
Someone who is happy to be hands on and work on their own initiative but also be able to work together - motivating and leading a team to meet key deadlines such as the month end accounts.
Can build strong working relationships and networks to enable success – across and outside of the business.
Challenges status quo, always seeking ways to improve processes to increase efficiency and add value.
Strong attention to detail, and proven ability to work to deadlines through effective time management.
Experienced in managing a team including setting objectives, delivering appraisals, and managing performance
Excellent excel skills.
Experience of working with Medius, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and IBM Planning & Analytics would be an advantage, but not essential.
PureGym is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our company mantra is ‘Everybody Welcome’ and we are dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive place to work. From a hiring standpoint, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to ensuring that our PureGym colleagues reflect the diversity of the nation as well as our millions of gym members we serve.
Join us on our mission is to bring high quality, affordable fitness to everyone, everywhere.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may be withdrawn at any time. Early application is encouraged.
Role will be known internally as US Head of Financial Control
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