
Head of Finance Operations
Head of Finance Operations, Hospitality and Leisure, London/Bristol, 85-95k
About the Role
A leading international Leisure and Hospitality company is seeking a highly skilled and driven Head of Finance Operations to lead a team of ~25 across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, Systems Administration, and Process Improvement.
You’ll ensure smooth transactional finance, robust controls, and operational excellence across a group of 59 entities in 9 countries.
This role plays a critical part in driving process efficiency, system improvements, and supporting business-wide transformation projects.
You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimise technology, streamline processes, and lead change initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing team (~25 people), setting vision, culture, and structure.
- Oversee full transactional finance operations, including ledger ownership, reconciliations, journal approvals, and period-end close.
- Establish and maintain a strong financial control environment, driving process efficiency and automation.
- Act as the Finance Operations lead for business-wide projects, providing subject-matter expertise.
- Manage risk through enforcing policies on purchasing, expenses, and credit control.
- Ensure compliance with multi-jurisdictional accounting and reporting requirements.
- Oversee utilisation and optimisation of finance systems, supporting continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience leading transactional finance operations and managing teams.
- Strong technical knowledge across AP, AR, credit control, and financial controls.
- Advanced Excel skills; comfortable working with data and systems.
- Experience working with multi-jurisdictional entities and VAT principles.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-driven approach.
Desirable:
- Oracle NetSuite experience.
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Background in travel, hospitality, or multi-entity businesses.
- Start: ASAP
- Duration: Perm
- Rate: £85k - 95k per year + .
- Location: London, Greater London, England
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Accountancy
- Recruiter: COREcruitment
- Tel: 0000
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- Reference: FB999902888
- Posted: 2025-09-09 23:55:24 -
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