Finance Director: Build Standalone Growth Engine

Harper May Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Director for an established leisure and entertainment business in London. This role involves building and leading the finance function, providing strategic direction, and ensuring financial governance. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a multi-site, consumer-facing business and hold a relevant qualification like ACA or ACCA. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence a business at a pivotal stage of growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Financial Controller in a multi-site, consumer-facing business.
• Strong understanding of UK accounting standards, statutory reporting, and financial systems.
• Experience in high-volume, seasonal operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new finance function to support the carve-out and ongoing operations.
• Partner with the leadership team to develop financial strategy, budgeting, and performance reporting.
• Deliver all statutory, management, and group reporting.
• Build, lead, and mentor a small, high-performing finance team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial control and governance

Team leadership

Commercial insight

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)

Job description

A leading finance recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Director for an established leisure and entertainment business in London. This role involves building and leading the finance function, providing strategic direction, and ensuring financial governance. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a multi-site, consumer-facing business and hold a relevant qualification like ACA or ACCA. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence a business at a pivotal stage of growth.