Group Head of Finance

Citadel Source are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a high-growth leisure and hospitality group to appoint a Group Head of Finance. This newly created role will be based at their main site between Bath and Bristol.

About the client

Our client is an innovative hospitality business operating a multifaceted model that brings together leisure activities, food and beverage, and accommodation. With a strong pipeline of new sites and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences, the organisation is entering a significant phase of expansion and professionalisation.

The role

This is a pivotal appointment that will support the Finance Director in shaping the financial strategy and building a scalable finance function. The Group Head of Finance will play a central role in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting, and supporting commercial decision-making as the organisation grows. The role combines strategic influence with hands on involvement and will work closely with the wider finance team and senior operational leaders across the group.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant with strong technical grounding and commercial awareness. You will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and able to balance detail with broader strategic thinking. You will also bring the curiosity and adaptability needed to engage with the operational side of the business and identify opportunities for improvement.

As a Group Head of Finance, your role will include, but not be limited to:

• Overseeing regular financial reporting and supporting the production of management information
• Acting as a key contact for external audit and financial compliance
• Supporting financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Managing cash flow planning and contributing to financial modelling
• Developing board-level reporting and performance insights
• Ensuring financial systems and tools are effectively maintained and utilised
• Partnering with operational and commercial teams to support decision-making
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiency across the finance function
• Supporting the Finance Director with strategic projects and future site expansion

What the client is looking for:

• A qualified accountant, ideally with practice experience and at least two years post-qualification
• Commercially minded with strong analytical skills
• Experienced in financial modelling and scenario planning
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, growing organisation
• Strong with systems and data, with advanced Excel capability
• An excellent communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Confident, proactive, and motivated by building and improving processes
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team

What the client offers

• £70,000-£80,000, depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent role
• On-site working 4 days per week
• A range of employee benefits, including discounts, wellbeing initiatives, and team events
• Free parking and onsite perks
• Opportunities for development as the group expands
• Occasional travel to other sites will be required
• Core working hours are Monday-Friday, with some flexibility depending on business needs

Sound like a good fit?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please reach out to Oliver Price at Citadel Source.