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Head of Finance
2 weeks ago
Job Title:
Head of Finance/Finance Director (hands on)
Location:
Brighton [Hybrid Working - 3 Days in Office]
Reports To:
Managing Director
Company Turnover:
+£45m
Ownership:
Trade-owned business with private equity backing
Company
is a dynamic and growing £45m turnover business, transitioning from private ownership into trade ownership with strong private equity backing.
Established in 2007, made an immediate name within the travel sector and quickly became Europe's leading Spa Travel Agency. Having opened with just 2 staff and 25 UK based venues we have been on a rollercoaster journey and have now grown to a team of 65, working with over 500 of the world's leading spa hotels in the UK and Ireland. We send away over 6000 travellers each week, have won multiple industry awards, and we are just getting started
What makes us unique? Our people. Our employees are the life of our business and by joining our team you will become part of the most talented, ambitious, passionate, collaborative and entrepreneurial team in travel as we continue to make huge waves in the market and develop into a household name in the travel industry.
Purpose
We are looking for a
hands-on Head of Finance/Finance Director
to take full ownership of the finance function. You'll combine
strategic thinking with day-to-day involvement
, driving financial performance, managing operations, and delivering actionable insight.
You will lead
FP&A
, building and refining financial models and scenario planning tools to support business growth. You'll also manage
operational finance
(AP/AR, credit control, payroll), ensure robust
financial controls and reporting
, and work closely with the
Group Finance function
ensuring alignment on reporting, compliance, and integration of financial information across the wider organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant with a strong commercial mindset, excellent Excel modelling skills, and a fun, enthusiastic personality who enjoys making an impact at all levels of the business.
It is an exciting stage of growth for the business and offers this role the chance to shape the finance function, influence strategy, and work closely with a passionate, ambitious leadership team as well as with a wider group finance function.
Responsibilities
- Lead FP&A: develop and maintain financial models, budgets, forecasts, and scenario analyses that inform strategy and commercial decisions.
- Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting, working closely with the Group Finance function to ensure alignment.
- Oversee operational finance including AP, AR, credit control, and payroll, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain and improve financial controls, systems, and processes suitable for a PE-backed, trade-owned business.
- Partner with the MD and senior leadership team, translating financial data into actionable business insights.
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and investors.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a talented, close-knit finance team of 5, fostering a high-performance, fun, and collaborative culture.
- Support business transformation and change initiatives as the business evolves under new ownership.
Skills & Experience
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven senior finance experience (FD, Head of Finance, or equivalent) in a growth-focused business, ideally PE-backed or trade-owned.
- Strong FP&A experience, with advanced Excel modelling skills and the ability to translate numbers into commercial insight, and present outputs clearly.
- Track record in financial control, reporting, and operational finance (AP/AR).
- Comfortable collaborating with a Group Finance function to deliver accurate, and timely outputs.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, with the resilience to operate under pressure.
- Commercially astute with the ability to link financial performance to business strategy.
- Fun, enthusiastic, and engaging personality, able to inspire the finance team and wider business.
- Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Why Join Us
- Lead and shape the finance function at a pivotal stage of growth and transformation.
- Hands-on role across FP&A, operational finance, and strategic decision-making.
- Work closely with Group Finance, private equity, and trade owners, gaining unique exposure.
- Lead a talented finance team of 5 and foster a collaborative, high-energy culture.
- Real opportunity to make an impact, influence business strategy, and grow professionally.
- Competitive package and benefits.
Benefits
- Competitive package including senior management bonus scheme
- Hybrid working - attend Brighton office 3 days a week, work from home 2 days a week
- Familiarisation trips within the UK
- Regular company social events
- Standard pension scheme
- Corporate gym discount/health club allowance
- Local discount scheme
- Path to wellness scheme including free yoga, chair massages and lunchtime seminars with industry experts
- Employee Assistance Programme
