Chief Financial Officer

Leisure People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports and leisure organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial integrity and strategic planning. The role involves managing budgeting, reporting, and ensuring digital resilience. Ideal candidates have significant financial leadership experience in consumer services, particularly in sports or hospitality, and possess a recognized accounting qualification. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to influence growth within the organization.

Benefits

Bonus and benefits

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of senior financial leadership experience.
• Track record in consumer services, specifically in sports or hospitality.
• Experience in IT operations management.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance team for accurate reporting and budgeting.
• Oversee monthly management accounts and audits.
• Manage supplier relationships and procurement processes.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Risk management

Team leadership

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Chief Financial Officer- Sports, Leisure & Hospitality Operator - Up to £110,000+bonus+ benefits - South/Southeast London/Kent/Surrey, Essex

We are looking for a Chief Financial 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 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.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.