Head of Finance

The Camping And Caravanning Club; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading camping club in Coventry is seeking a Head of Finance to oversee the finance function, ensuring high-quality service and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Professional Accountancy qualification, experience leading finance teams, and a working knowledge of UK GAAP. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

10% pension contribution

3 x salary life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Free staff membership for discounts

Hybrid working arrangement

Qualifications

• Experience of directly managing, leading and motivating a Finance team.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102).
• Previous experience in a Charitable or Membership organisation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee the production of the annual budget for the Club.
• Ensure integrity, accuracy and compliance of the Club's financial processes.
• Empower the team through guidance and performance management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Professional Accountancy qualification

Job description

Head of Finance

37.5 hours per week, Monday- Friday

£68,000 -£72,000 per annum

The Camping and Caravanning Club is the world's oldest and largest Club for all forms of camping and our aim is to help people enjoy the simple pleasures that camping can bring.

We are recruiting for a Head of Finance. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the Finance function, ensuring the provision of a high quality and professional service to the Club. Provide support, guidance and solutions to the organisation at both operational and strategic level. Develop and drive the Financial Strategy to support the overall strategic aims of the Club. Coordinate the efficient use of systems and processes, to ensure the production of timely and accurate financial and management information. To provide advice and guidance to the Finance team, and the wider organisation, ensuring the Club remains fully compliant in relation to accounting practices and tax legislation.

Daily duties and responsibilities

• To coordinate and oversee the production of the annual budget for the Club and its subsidiaries, providing the Director of Finance & HR and wider stakeholders with a comprehensive budget pack.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy and compliance of the Club's financial processes and information.
• Take responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records for the Club and its subsidiaries.
• Support the Club's voluntary treasurer network to ensure the completeness and integrity of the wider Club's financial reporting.
• To provide commercial analysis and decision support to cross-Club project groups, including but not limited to the Sites Development and Acquisition Groups, working closely with the Head of Insights.
• To provide support, as required, to the Director of Finance & HR.
• Through effective leadership, empower the team to excel in their roles, by guiding, supporting, setting objectives and monitoring and managing performance through effective communication.

Requirements

• Professional Accountancy qualification.
• Experience of directly managing, leading and motivating a Finance team.
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102).
• Previous experience of working for a Charitable or Membership organisation is desirable.
• Pragmatic and solutions focused.
• Have excellent project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Have the ability to influence and advise others.

The Camping and Caravanning Club is a fantastic place to work, with a supportive and dedicated team. We've been helping people enjoy the great outdoors for over 120 years.

We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme
• 10% pension (5% / 5%)
• 3 x salary life assurance
• an employee assistance programme
• free staff membership for discounts on our Club sites and with our retail partners
• hybrid working, with 2 set days in the office and the option of working from home the remainder of the week

We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the Club, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively committed to promoting equality and diversity, and the Club expects all staff, members and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome the Armed Forces community to apply.

Please note that we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK.

The Camping and Caravanning Club is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.