Director of Finance

Page Executive; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Executive is seeking a finance leader to join a distinctive organisation in the Hospitality, Leisure & Entertainment sector. Reporting to the CEO and Board, the Director of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership across the finance function and act as a trusted partner to the executive team.

You will drive performance, enable long-term planning, deliver commercial insight and help position the business to capitalise on future opportunities.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified.
• Experience as Director of Finance, Finance Director or senior finance leader at executive level.
• Commercially minded with a track record of supporting growth and value creation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function with robust financial control, governance and reporting.
• Partner with the CEO and Board to support strategic decision-making and future growth plans.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Provide commercial insight to enhance performance and inform decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and operational performance.
• Support investment, transformation and growth initiatives across the business.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders and advisors.
• Develop a high-performing finance team and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Job description

This is far more than a traditional finance leadership role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of a unique organisation, influence key strategic decisions and play a central role in its continued evolution and success.

Client Details

Our client is a distinctive and highly regarded business operating within the Hospitality, Leisure & Entertainment sector. Renowned for delivering exceptional experiences, the organisation occupies a unique position in its market and continues to enjoy significant success. With ambitious plans for the future and a leadership team committed to innovation, growth and excellence, this is an opportunity to become part of something genuinely special.

Description

Reporting directly to the CEO and Board, the Director of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership across the finance function while acting as a trusted partner to the wider leadership team.

You will help drive business performance, support long-term planning, provide commercial insight and ensure the business is well positioned to capitalise on future opportunities. As a key member of the executive team, your contribution will extend far beyond finance, helping to shape the direction and success of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial control, governance and reporting.
• Partner with the CEO and Board to support strategic decision-making and future growth plans.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Provide commercial insight to enhance performance and support informed decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency and operational performance.
• Support investment, transformation and growth initiatives across the business.
• Build and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders and advisors.
• Develop a high-performing finance team and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Profile

We are seeking a finance leader with strong commercial acumen, strategic capability and the presence to operate effectively at executive level.

You are likely to be:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified.
• An experienced Director of Finance, Finance Director, CFO or senior finance leader looking to step up.
• Commercially minded with a track record of supporting business growth and value creation.
• A strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with operational delivery.
• An influential communicator capable of building credibility across all levels of an organisation.
• Passionate about contributing to a business where culture, customer experience and ambition are equally important.

Job Offer

• Join a highly successful and genuinely unique organisation
• Play a leading role in shaping the next phase of growth and development
• Become part of a passionate and ambitious leadership team
• Influence strategic decisions that will have a lasting impact on the business
• Take on a role that offers far more than professional challenge, providing the opportunity to contribute to something people genuinely value and connect with.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.