Chief Financial Officer

Leisure People Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for an ambitious sports, leisure, and hospitality operator. The CFO will be responsible for financial strategy, reporting, and risk management while serving as a strategic advisor to the CEO. Candidates should have over 5 years of senior financial leadership experience and a recognized accounting qualification. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible working arrangement.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior strategic financial leadership experience.
• Experience in consumer services multi-site environments.
• Proven track record of delivering financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team for accurate reporting and budgeting.
• Oversee preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Manage financial controls and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Strategic planning

Risk management

Financial analysis

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Financial management systems

Job description

Chief Financial Officer- Sports, Leisure & Hospitality Operator

Up to £110,000+performance bonus+ benefits

Swanley, Kent Head Office 2-3 days week, WFH 1-2 days week, sites visits throughout Home Counties circa once a week.

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 of 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, Financial Controller, 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.

For more information, please click apply, detailing your current remuneration and we will be in touch promptly if you have the level of experience we are looking for.