Head of Finance

Role Overview

• Own the month-end close and produce accurate management accounts: P&L, balance sheet and cashflow to tight deadlines
• Build and maintain financial models for scenario planning, new site appraisals and international expansion decisions
• Develop KPI dashboards covering revenue, membership, class utilisation, retention, payroll and profitability
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasting processes; track performance and flag risks and opportunities proactively
• Deliver clear, commercially focused commentary to support leadership decision-making
• Analyse membership, class, treatment and retail revenue streams to identify margin improvement opportunities
• Take full ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping: accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and credit control
• Maintain accurate financial records across UK and French entities as the group scales
• Build and enforce strong financial controls, governance processes and audit trails
• Manage rolling cashflow forecasts and monitor working capital to ensure liquidity
• Oversee invoicing, debtor management and collections to drive strong cash conversion
• Manage end-to-end UK payroll and associated compliance (P11D, PSA, auto-enrolment)
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and CT61; support year-end accounts and statutory filings
• Liaise with external advisers on UK and French tax matters as the group expands internationally
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all relevant financial and regulatory requirements
• Evaluate and optimise the finance tech stack: accounting software, payroll, membership and booking system integrations
• Build scalable processes and reporting frameworks suited to a multi-site, multi-currency, international business
• Drive efficiencies and reduce manual work through better system integration and automation

Requirements

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience
• Demonstrable experience building financial models — scenario analysis, new location appraisals, forecasting
• Proven track record of managing full-cycle bookkeeping and financial control, not just reporting
• Strong command of UK payroll, VAT, P11D, PSA and auto-enrolment requirements
• Experience in a founder-led, high-growth SME where you have had to create structure, not inherit it
• Background in fitness, wellness, hospitality, leisure or a multi-site consumer business is a strong advantage
• Exposure to multi-currency accounting and/or international entities is desirable but not essential
• Advanced Excel
• comfortable building models from scratch, not just maintaining existing ones
• Proficient in Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or similar cloud accounting software
• Ability to design and maintain KPI reporting and management dashboards

Tech Stack

• Cloud

Benefits

• Complimentary membership to The Method
• Beautiful offices in Notting Hill, at the heart of our flagship club
• A senior, high-impact finance role in one of London's most exciting wellness brands