Head of Finance & Administration - Great Fitness Leisure Brand

Love Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness and leisure recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Finance & Administration in Devon. This strategic role requires a qualified accountant with financial leadership experience and a passion for people development. Responsibilities include financial strategy oversight, HR initiatives, and compliance management. The organization offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and an opportunity to impact community wellbeing positively.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in financial leadership roles, ideally in leisure or hospitality sector.
• Confident managing budgets over £8M across multiple sites.
• CIPD qualified or willing to qualify is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver financial strategy for the organisation.
• Oversee administration functions and HR initiatives.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow oversight.

Skills

Technical financial expertise

People development passion

Excellent communication

Experience in financial leadership

Knowledge of UK employment law

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB)

Tools

Financial systems

Payroll tools

Reporting software

Job description

Head of Finance & Administration - Great Fitness Leisure Brand

Head of Finance & Administration

Location: Devon

Salary up to £62k

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward-thinking finance professional to take on a key leadership position with responsibility for both financial and people operations. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a values-driven organisation that delivers public-facing services across multiple sites.

The Role

The Head of Finance & Administration will be responsible for shaping and delivering financial strategy, overseeing administration functions, and leading HR and people development initiatives. Working closely with the senior leadership team, this role is essential to ensuring organisational sustainability and fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Strategic financial planning and risk management
• Budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow oversight
• Financial compliance, audit coordination, and procurement leadership
• HR strategy development, recruitment, and employee engagement
• Payroll and employment law compliance
• Leadership and development of Finance and HR teams
• Promoting best practices in governance, inclusivity, and internal communications

What We're Looking For

Applicants should bring a blend of technical financial expertise and a passion for people development. The ideal candidate will be:

• A fully qualified accountant (CCAB)
• Experienced in financial leadership roles, ideally in leisure, hospitality, or service sectors
• Confident managing budgets over £8M and operating across multiple sites
• Knowledgeable in UK employment law and HR compliance
• An excellent communicator, able to engage and influence at all levels
• Skilled in financial systems, payroll tools, and reporting software
• (Desirable) Experienced in HR leadership or CIPD qualified / willing to qualify

What's on Offer

• A strategic leadership position with real scope to shape the organisation's future
• A competitive salary and benefits package
• A collaborative, values-led working environment
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes in community wellbeing

Your recruiter for this role is Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment group, and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below. Helen and Love Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness and leisure sector and work on a number of jobs in the fitness industry. If keen to be considered please 'Apply Now'.

Department Head Office & Support Role Finance Locations Devon