Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Role: Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

Location: Esher, Surrey

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Salary: Competitive (TBC)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Daytona is the UK’s leading outdoor karting business, with award-winning venues and a passionate team that puts experience and safety first. They're entering a new phase of strategic growth and transformation—and they’re looking for a forward-thinking Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to lead their financial strategy.

THE ROLE

As CFO, you’ll sit at the heart of their leadership team, working directly with the CEO and other senior stakeholders. You will take full ownership of Daytona’s financial operations, strategy, forecasting, and controls ensuring that we achieve sustainable growth and hit ambitious EBITDA targets across the Group.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Lead all aspects of cashflow management, stock control and financial forecasting
• Provide robust insights to support strategic decision-making and growth
• Own risk management, funding strategies and M&A due diligence
• Deliver cost-saving initiatives and margin improvement across the group

Operational Finance & Reporting

• Lead budgeting cycles, management accounts, and payroll
• Oversee stock management across multiple departments
• Maintain compliance including VAT, PCI DSS, and annual audits
• Ensure reporting deadlines and statutory obligations are always met

Team Management & Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team
• Mentor and support your direct reports (Management Accountant and Purchase Ledger)
• Champion a culture of accountability, accuracy, and process improvement

COLLABORATION & INTERNAL RELATIONS

You will work closely with various internal stakeholders, including:

• CEO: Strategic financial planning and reporting
• COO: Day-to-day management of the Daytona business
• Sales & Marketing Teams: Monthly revenue forecasting and budgeting
• Operations & Engineering Teams: Capex planning, asset management
• HR Team: Workforce planning, payroll considerations, and financial forecasting
• Venue General Managers: Finance meetings and budget reviews

ABOUT YOU

• Proven senior finance experience, ideally within multi-site operations or leisure/retail
• Strong analytical mindset and commercial acumen
• Confident communicator, able to influence at board level
• Hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
• ACCA / ACA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

BENEFITS

• A pivotal role within the senior leadership team
• The opportunity to shape the financial future of a leading motorsport brand
• Competitive salary and bonus structure
• Free karting, great team events, and generous staff perks