Commercial Head of Finance / Finance Business Partner

A commercially focused Head of Finance opportunity within a growing multi-site leisure organisation where finance plays a key role in driving operational performance and supporting business decisions. Working closely with the CFO, you’ll combine financial control, FP&A and hands‑on business partnering to help shape performance across a portfolio of sites.

Client Details

My client is a purpose-driven social enterprise operating a growing portfolio of golf and leisure facilities across the UK, with the office based in North West Kent. The organisation reinvests profits back into its venues and communities, creating high-quality, accessible environments that increase participation in the sport whilst delivering a sustainable commercial model.

Following a period of growth, the organisation is seeking a commercially minded Head of Finance to strengthen financial leadership, improve performance visibility across sites and support operational decision‑making.

Description

Reporting directly to the CFO, this position will lead the core finance function whilst acting as a trusted business partner to operational leadership teams across the business.

Responsibilities will include:

• Leading the monthly management accounts and financial reporting process
• Owning budgeting, forecasting and reforecasting activities across multiple sites
• Providing commercial insight and actionable recommendations to support performance improvement
• Partnering with General Managers and operational leaders to review financial performance and drive accountability
• Developing meaningful KPI reporting, dashboards and performance analysis
• Delivering cash flow forecasts, scenario modelling and business cases
• Supporting pricing reviews, investment appraisals and capital expenditure decisions
• Leading year-end audit processes and statutory reporting requirements
• Strengthening financial controls and improving reporting processes
• Coaching and developing members of the finance team
• Driving a culture of commercial awareness, accountability and continuous improvement

Profile

The successful candidate for this Head of Finance role will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a strong blend of commercial finance, business partnering and financial control experience.

You will also demonstrate:

• Strong experience within commercial finance, business partnering or Head of Finance roles
• Proven ability to influence operational stakeholders and non-finance leaders
• Experience working within a multi-site environment such as leisure, hospitality, retail, healthcare, consumer services or similar
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and performance analysis capability
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to translate financial information into practical commercial actions
• A hands‑on approach and willingness to operate within a growing and evolving organisation
• Experience improving processes, reporting and finance systems

Job Offer

• Salary up to £75,000
• Hybrid working environment (4 dpw in the office or at a site)
• Significant exposure to CFO and senior leadership team
• Genuine opportunity to influence business performance
• Purpose‑led organisation with strong values and culture
• Complimentary access to facilities

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