Part-time Head of Finance/ Finance Director

Keeler Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious rural estate in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Finance Director to provide strategic and operational leadership. The role offers a salary of £70,000 FTE, part-time hours, and flexible working options. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant senior finance experience, and a strong interest in sustainability and heritage stewardship.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Significant senior finance experience in relevant sectors.
• Proven commercial acumen and balanced approach to tradition and innovation.
• Experience in multi-entity organisations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the financial strategy.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with tax and statutory obligations.

Skills

Financial strategy development

Budgeting and forecasting

Leadership and communication skills

Compliance with tax obligations

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

Keeler Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a prestigious rural estate on the Norfolk/Suffolk border to appoint an experienced Finance Director.

This long-established estate operates a diverse portfolio including hospitality, leisure, property, and regenerative farming. The organisation is forward-thinking, combining commercial growth with a strong commitment to sustainability and heritage stewardship.

The Role

Reporting to the Owner and Trustees, the Finance Director will provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the group. The role combines hands‑on management with long‑term planning, ensuring strong financial control and supporting the estate’s vision for future growth and resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the financial strategy aligned to the estate’s long‑term objectives
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, management accounts, and statutory reporting
• Provide insight and advice on investment, diversification, and risk
• Ensure compliance with all tax and statutory obligations, including VAT and partial exemption
• Maintain robust financial controls and oversee day‑to‑day finance operations
• Evaluate capital projects and new commercial ventures
• Support business unit managers with performance analysis and decision‑making
• Manage key external relationships including banks, auditors, and advisors

Person Specification

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Significant senior finance experience, ideally across estates, property, hospitality, or agriculture
• Proven commercial acumen and ability to balance tradition with innovation
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience of multi‑entity organisations and complex ownership structures desirable
• Interest in rural enterprise, sustainability, and long‑term stewardship advantageous

Remuneration and Working Arrangements

• £70,000 per annum FTE (dependent on experience)
• Part‑time (3 4 days per week)
• Flexible and hybrid working options, with regular on‑site presence required
• 28 days annual leave (FTE) including bank holidays

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected rural organisation at a pivotal stage of its development, combining strategic influence with meaningful, values‑driven work.