Chief Financial Officer -Kent

Leisure People Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports, leisure, and hospitality operator is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join their executive team. The role entails strategic financial leadership, managing financial integrity, and aligning business strategies with operational performance. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in similar sectors and a recognized accounting qualification.

Qualifications

• At least 5-years senior strategic financial leadership experience.
• Experience in multi-site commercial environments like sports, leisure, or hospitality.
• Passion for sports or recreation.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance team for accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee preparation of accounts and audits.
• Manage external relationships with I.T. support providers.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Risk management

Education

Recognised accounting qualification (e.g. 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 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, 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.