Overview

This range is provided by Boffin Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeChief Finance and I.T. Officer - 96-110k + 20-30% bonusLocation: Must be able to work 2-4 days a week from one of the Kent or Surrey locations - Sevenoaks, Woking, or Hampton. A car is required, as not all sites are accessible by public transport.Please note - the candidate will be from multi-site hospitality/leisure/sports organisations.About Our Client

Our client is a thriving organisation operating in the sports and hospitality sector. They manage multiple sites with thousands of members and generate significant annual revenue which is reinvested into their operations and community-focused charitable initiatives.This is a commercially-focused organisation with a strong social purpose, combining business excellence with meaningful community impact.The Role

We are seeking a fun, dynamic Chief Finance and I.T. Officer with a people-first approach and fresh ideas to join our clients senior leadership team. This is a hands-on role combining strategic financial leadership (85%) with technology oversight (15%).Reporting directly to the CEO, youll be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, strategic planning, and digital resilience while managing a team of finance and I.T. professionals.Key Responsibilities

Finance (85%)

Provide strategic financial leadership and insights to the CEO and BoardLead accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysisManage balance sheet and ensure strong financial governancePrepare monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, and auditsMaintain financial controls and risk management frameworksEnsure compliance with charity and tax regulationsSupport pricing models, capital expenditure proposals, and commercial contractsOversee procurement and financial controls across multiple sitesI.T. (15%)

Lead technology strategy to support operational efficiency and growthManage relationships with external I.T. providersOversee implementation, maintenance, and security of core systemsEnsure data protection, cyber security, and complianceIdentify digital innovation and process improvement opportunitiesSupport integration of management systems and customer-facing technologyLeadership

Line manage a multidisciplinary team of five finance and I.T. professionalsFoster a collaborative, high-performing culture of continuous improvementContribute to organisational strategy as part of the senior leadership teamDevelop effective relationships with site managers and internal stakeholdersPerson Specification

Proven experience in senior finance leadershipRecognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)Experience managing I.T. operations or working with technology providersTrack record of delivering financial insights that drive performance and growthStrong leadership and people management skillsExperience with financial forecasting, budgeting, and reportingExcellent understanding of financial compliance and charity governanceStrong communication skills - able to explain complex information clearlyExperience leading and developing high-performing teamsExperience working with Boards and senior stakeholdersHighly Desirable

Experience in membership, hospitality, multi-site or leisure industryKnowledge of venue management systems or EPOS solutionsExperience managing external suppliers and contractsExperience working collaboratively with sales and marketing functionsAuditing experienceExperience of working with charitable missions and social impact initiativesPassion for sport, community engagement, or charitable initiativesWhat We''re Looking For

We want someone who is:Fun and dynamic

- brings energy and enthusiasm to the rolePeople-first

- puts team development and stakeholder relationships at the heart of their approachFull of ideas

- creative problem-solver who drives innovation and improvementCommercially astute

- understands how to balance commercial success with charitable purposeHands-on

- comfortable getting involved in day-to-day operations as well as strategic planningWhat’s On Offer

Salary:

96-110k + 20-30% bonusOTE:

Good achievable on-target earningsLocation:

Near Sevenoaks, Kent (car required for site access)Working arrangements:

2-4 days in office, remainder from home or other sitesPurpose:

Make a tangible difference through a role that combines commercial success with social impactGrowth:

Shape the financial and digital future of an expanding organisationEnvironment:

High-energy working environment in sports and hospitalityTeam:

Join a supportive, forward-thinking senior leadership teamNext Steps

If you\''re a finance leader who thrives in a people-first environment and wants to combine commercial acumen with charitable purpose, we\''d love to hear from you.This is an opportunity to lead both the financial and technological evolution of a successful organisation while making a meaningful impact on communities.

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