Chief Finance Officer (CFO)

JR United Kingdom; Esher; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading outdoor karting business as a Chief Finance Officer (CFO) and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial future of a dynamic brand. In this strategic position, you will oversee financial operations, lead a high-performing finance team, and collaborate closely with senior leadership to drive growth and achieve ambitious targets. This is an exciting opportunity to influence decision-making and implement cost-saving initiatives while being part of a passionate team that prioritizes experience and safety. If you're a hands-on leader with a strong analytical mindset, this role offers the chance to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Benefits

Free karting

Great team events

Generous staff perks

Qualifications

• Proven senior finance experience, ideally within multi-site operations or leisure/retail.
• Strong analytical mindset and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of cashflow management, stock control, and financial forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PCI DSS, and annual audits.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strategic Financial Leadership

Cashflow Management

Financial Forecasting

Risk Management

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

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Reports To:Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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
• 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

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