Finance Director

Finatal; West of England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal has partnered with a well-established hospitality business to appoint a Commercial Finance Director based in Bristol on-site. You will balance strategic financial leadership with day-to-day oversight of the finance function, manage investor reporting and banking relationships, and drive performance across multiple sites to support ambitious growth plans.

The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years of PQE, proven senior finance leadership, and a hands-on, strategic

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Experience leading finance teams in multi-site hospitality or consumer sector.
• Hands-on, collaborative leader with ability to drive financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and develop a high-performing team.
• Oversee planning, reporting, forecasting, controls and compliance.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financial risk.
• Partner with senior leadership on commercial strategy and performance.
• Support investment decisions, acquisitions, fundraising and site expansion.
• Prepare board reporting and provide strategic financial insight.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Multi-site experience

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant

Job description

Finance Director – Hospitality

Salary: £120-150k + bonus/equity

Location: Bristol (On-site)

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Finatal has partnered with a well-established, founder-owned hospitality business operating across the South of England. With ambitious growth plans and a strong presence in the sports and leisure sector, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the next phase of the business's expansion.

They are seeking a commercially minded, hands-on Finance Director who can balance strategic financial leadership with day-to-day oversight of the finance function. The successful candidate will be confident managing investor reporting and banking relationships, while driving financial performance and supporting the wider growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and develop a high-performing team.
• Oversee financial planning, reporting, forecasting, controls and compliance.
• Manage cash flow, working capital and financial risk.
• Partner with senior leadership on commercial strategy and business performance.
• Support investment decisions, acquisitions, fundraising and site expansion.
• Manage relationships with investors, lenders and key stakeholders.
• Deliver scalable financial systems, processes and improvements.
• Prepare board reporting and provide strategic financial insight.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years' PQE.
• Proven senior finance leadership experience.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Experience supporting growth within a multi-site business.
• Confident managing stakeholders, investors and senior leadership.
• Strong financial controls, forecasting and analytical capabilities.
• Hands-on, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
• Hospitality, leisure or consumer sector experience advantageous.

Additional Information: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.