Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a PE Backed Multi-Site Leisure business seeking a commercially-minded CFO to drive the business through a significant period of organic growth and rollout strategies. With multiple sites across the UK, they are on an ambitious plan to expand through further acquisitions.

Working alongside the CEO and senior management team, you will be a commercial and operational leader for the finance function, contributing to the strategic direction of the business, and focussing on executing a business plan to maximise growth and profitability. The maintenance and development of customer loyalty will be maximised by ensuring the highest standards across all sites.

The CFO will act as a true business partner offering sustained commercial, financial, and operational input at the board level. Acting as a valued contributor to executive-level strategy through the preparation of detailed and incisive performance analysis, forecasting, and reporting. Responsibilities will include complete leadership of the finance team and overseeing the development and maintenance of financial systems and procedures, including IT systems.

The ideal candidate:

• A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)
• Experience as a CFO in a PE Backed business or alternatively Divisional Finance Director and or Group Financial Controller making a step up with experience of a multi-site business
• Ideally experience of multi-site rollout strategy.
• Excellent communications skills will maintain relationships with capital providers and external advisors, as well as promote a culture passionate about growth across the business.

Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly