Head of Finance & Administration - Great Fitness Leisure Brand Head Office & Support Devon

Love Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Finance & Administration to shape financial strategy and oversee HR functions in a values-driven organization. The ideal candidate should be a fully qualified accountant with experience in financial leadership, particularly in leisure or service sectors. This strategic position offers competitive salary and impactful opportunities in community wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in financial leadership roles, ideally in leisure, hospitality, or service sectors.
• Confident managing budgets over £8M.
• Knowledgeable in UK employment law and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver financial strategy.
• Oversee administration functions and HR initiatives.
• Lead financial compliance and audit coordination.

Skills

Financial planning

Risk management

Budget management

HR strategy development

Communication

Education

Fully qualified accountant (CCAB)

Tools

Financial systems

Payroll tools

Reporting software

Job description

Overview

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'.