UK Head of Finance

UK Head of Finance : Milton Keynes : £80,000 - £90,000 plus bonus and benefits

Morgan McKinley is exclusively partnering with a market-leading international leisure and retail business to recruit a UK Head of Finance.

This is a highly visible leadership role where you will partner with senior operational stakeholders to drive commercial performance, financial control, and strategic decision-making across a multi-site UK operation.

Role

Reporting to the International Finance Director, you will lead the UK Finance function and play a key role in driving financial performance across a network of customer-facing locations. This position offers a unique blend of financial accounting, FP&A, operational finance, and business partnering within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities for the UK Head of Finance will include:

Analysing site and country performance across revenue, labour, utilisation, margins, and key operational metrics, providing actionable insights to improve profitability and performance.
Partnering with senior operational leaders to achieve and exceed financial targets while strengthening financial understanding across front-line and management teams.
Leading monthly and quarterly financial reporting under IFRS and supporting group reporting requirements.
Oversee the day-to-day finance operations, including general ledger activity, balance sheet reconciliations, VAT returns, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, and payroll oversight.
Leading annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
Driving a robust financial control environment and ensuring the accuracy of financial and operational data across business systems.Profile

We are looking for a candidate with the following profile:

Qualified Accountant with strong post-qualification experience.
Previous experience within a multi-site retail, hospitality, leisure, consumer, or operationally focused environment would be beneficial.
Strong technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS reporting experience.
Experience operating within an international or multinational organisation.
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to translate data into meaningful commercial insights.
Leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
Experience of ERP systems and finance process improvement initiatives.Company

Our client is a globally recognised consumer-facing business with operations spanning multiple international markets. Combining innovation, customer experience, and operational excellence, the organisation has established itself as a leader within its sector and continues to invest in growth across its international footprint.

The business offers a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture where finance plays a critical role in driving performance and supporting strategic decision-making. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious finance leader seeking broad exposure and genuine influence within a growing international organisation.

Salary & Benefits

£80,000 - £90,000, plus bonus and benefits.

In addition, the successful candidate will benefit from:

Significant exposure to international stakeholders and global finance leadership.
A broad leadership role spanning financial accounting, FP&A, business partnering, and operational finance.
A highly visible position with genuine influence over business performance and strategy.
Career development opportunities within a growing international organisation.Location: Milton Keynes