We are Places for People Group, we're a social enterprise that believes it's people that make a community. That's why we build homes and deliver services for everyone in the community to thrive. At Places Leisure we are changing lives by creating active places and healthy people for communities to thrive, and we want to be the UK's leading health and wellbeing enabler.

We aren't your typical company. We apply the same philosophy to our People as we do to our communities, ensuring our team is appreciated and supported. At Places for People, you're more than just a number - you're part of our cause.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you! 

More about your role 

You will oversee the preparation of annual budgets, multi-year forecasts, and long-term financial plans, ensuring accuracy and consistency. You will lead forecasting processes and provide detailed financial and operational analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. You'll present financial reports to senior leadership, aligning financial information with strategic goals. You will implement and improve financial systems to streamline reporting and enhance data accuracy. You'll identify financial risks and collaborate with management on mitigation strategies, ensuring compliance with regulations. You'll guide key decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, and lead due diligence processes. Lastly, you will develop and coach your team to partner with the frontline to achieve financial and commercial objectives.

For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.   

Essential Criteria

• Experience managing a team.
• Fully qualified in either ACA, ACCA CIMA or equivalent.
• Proficient in financial modelling, Power BI, SQL, and advanced Excel.

More about you 

You should have proven expertise in financial planning, analysis, and budget-setting, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical reasoning skills. You must be able to negotiate, research, present, and stay organized while fostering business partnerships to provide financial guidance to frontline teams. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for building strong relationships with senior business leaders. You should be adept at managing competing workloads, meeting tight deadlines, and prioritizing tasks. Experience in automating and improving finance processes is key, as well as the ability to identify problems and execute solutions. A fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with several years of experience is required, along with proficiency in financial modelling, Power BI, SQL, and advanced Excel.

If all of this sounds like you then we urge you to make an application with us today.

Benefits 

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.  

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:  

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly  
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7% 

• Excellent holiday package – 36 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave 
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year 
• A bonus scheme up to 15%
• Car Allowance
• Training and development 
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more. 

What's next?

If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team recruitment@placesforpeople.co.uk 

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on skillsemployment@placesforpeople.co.uk.

Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment.

If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox.

If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls