This is a fantastic opportunity to Join Celtic Leisure as their next Head of Finance.

Client Details

Celtic Leisure is a trusted, community-focused leisure organisation dedicated to helping people live healthier, more active lives across Neath Port Talbot. Operating a wide range of fitness centres, swimming pools, and wellbeing facilities, Celtic Leisure provides accessible, high-quality services that support physical and mental wellbeing for individuals of all ages and abilities. With a strong emphasis on inclusivity and community engagement, the organisation plays a vital role in improving local health outcomes and creating opportunities for people to stay active.

Description

Michael Page are proud to be partnering with Celtic Leisure as the Retained agent to recruit their next Head of Finance

This is a fantastic opportunity for a fully Qualified Accountant to lead the Finance Division of the organisation whilst sitting on the Senior Leadership Team.

This role requires the Head of Finance to be both Strategic as well as being Hands on with accounts preparation.

Reporting to the Chief Executive the Head of Finance will be responsible for;

• Develop and implement financial strategies to support organisational objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and policies.
• Reduce Month End reporting
• Develop reporting and dashboards through use of PowerBI
• Lead and manage a team of finance professionals, providing guidance and support.
• Collaborate with senior management to provide financial insights for decision-making.
• Monitor and improve internal financial controls and risk management processes.
• Prepare detailed reports for stakeholders, the Board and monthly for submission to Neath Port Talbot Council.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and financial institutions.

Profile

A successful Head of Finance should have:

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing finance teams.
• Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of public sector financial regulations.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £62,000 to £65,000 per annum.
• Hybrid working model to support work-life balance. 3 days a week in the office
• 25 days Annual leave + BH rising to 32 + BH after 5 years service
• Nest Pension Scheme
• Flexible working

Any 3rd party/agency cvs submitted to Celtic Leisure for this role will be forwarded to Michael Page