Part-time Head of Finance / Finance Director

Keeler Recruitment Ltd; Somerleyton; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious rural estate in the UK is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead financial strategy and operations. The role requires strong leadership skills and strategic insight to support sustainable growth. Suitable candidates should have a background in finance, ideally within estates or hospitality. This part-time position offers flexible working arrangements and competitive remuneration, ensuring a meaningful impact in a respected organization.

Benefits

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Flexible and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Significant senior finance experience across estates, property, hospitality, or agriculture.
• Experience of multi-entity organisations and complex ownership structures is desirable.
• Interest in rural enterprise, sustainability, and long-term stewardship is advantageous.

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.
• Maintain robust financial controls and oversee day-to-day finance operations.
• Manage key external relationships including banks, auditors, and advisors.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong leadership and communication skills

Proven commercial acumen

Ability to influence at all levels

Education

Qualifications in accounting

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.