Finance Director

• A hands-on Finance Director role with full ownership of the finance function
• Ideal for an experienced FD or a number two stepping into a No.1 position
• Perfect for candidates from multi-site, hospitality or PE-backed backgrounds

Our Client
Our client is a private equity backed, multisite hospitality and leisure business operating across the UK.

The Role
This is a broad and highly visible role, reporting into the CEO and supporting the board and investors:

• Lead and manage the internal finance team and external accounting partners
• Primary finance contact for PE investors and debt providers, delivering insightful board and lender reporting
• Responsible for the budgeting process, cashflow forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Own the group financial model and 3-year investment strategy
• Build and present business cases for new sites, refurbishments and other strategic initiatives
• Ownership of statutory requirements - including financial accounts, audit, tax, etc

The Successful Candidate

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Either a current Head of FP&A/Commercial Finance in a hospitality business, looking for a step up, or a proven FD/CFO with private equity experience.
• Strong track record of owning financial reporting, planning, and commercial insight in a multi-site or consumer-facing environment.
• Hands-on, commercially minded, and confident presenting at board level.

What’s on offer?
Competitive salary between £110,000 - £140,000 dependent on experience, plus benefits. Home-based working, with visits to sites in the London HQ, and across the UK.


Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and success. That's why we're committed to promoting equality of opportunity and creating inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively seek out talent from all backgrounds and strive to reflect the rich diversity of the global workforce in every role we recruit for.