A hands-on Finance Director role with full ownership of the finance function Ideal for an experienced FD or a number two stepping into a No.1 position Perfect for candidates from multi-site, hospitality or PE-backed backgrounds Our Client Our client is a private equity backed, multisite hospitality and leisure business operating across the UK.  The Role This is a broad and highly visible role, reporting into the CEO and supporting the board and investors: Lead and manage the internal finance team and external accounting partners Primary finance contact for PE investors and debt providers, delivering insightful board and lender reporting Responsible for the budgeting process, cashflow forecasting, and long-term financial planning Own the group financial model and 3-year investment strategy Build and present business cases for new sites, refurbishments and other strategic initiatives Ownership of statutory requirements - including financial accounts, audit, tax, etc The Successful Candidate Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Either a current Head of FP&A/Commercial Finance in a hospitality business, looking for a step up, or a proven FD/CFO with private equity experience. Strong track record of owning financial reporting, planning, and commercial insight in...