Continuum Attractions are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity to an experienced Finance professional.
The Finance Director’s role will focus on strategic planning and operational excellence and offers the role holder the opportunity to bring new ideas and introduce process improvements to shape the future of our finance function and make a significant impact on the company’s overall success.
It is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for the flexibility of a part time position but is keen to immerse themselves in a role that will allow them to make a significant contribution and leave a lasting impact!
Continuum Attractions has been a part of the UK attractions industry for almost four decades, establishing itself as one of the UK’s leading operators. We employ over 500 talented people across our sites located from Inverness to Portsmouth. Our attractions welcome almost two million guests each year, enchanting them with engaging visitor experiences that enrich, entertain and bring stories to life.
Our expanding portfolio of UK based attractions includes: ITV’s Coronation Street Experience and Emmerdale Village Tour, The Loch Ness Centre, The Real Mary King’s Close on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth.
As Finance Director you will provide financial advice and guidance to stakeholders and be responsible for the leadership, development and direction of the finance team. In addition to the Finance team, you will also manage the IT team, ensuring they are achieving objectives and working within budgets.
You will also monitor and manage cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity and financial stability and develop and control the Company’s annual operating budget to ensure that all financial targets and regulations are met.
Essentially, you will develop and implement financial strategies, plans, budgets, policies and procedures to ensure the sound financial management and control of the company’s business forecasts to drive growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability in line with Company values.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a qualified Accountant (ACAEW, ACCA, CIMA) and hold demonstrable experience as a Financial Director, Chief Financial Officer, or in a senior finance leadership role that has included responsibility for an IT function.
You will have the ability to build strong strategic alliances and partnerships, while remaining improvement focused, and be comfortable challenging the status quo when necessary.
Above all you will be a hands-on leader who is able to coach, support and inspire teams to achieve their fullest potential. You will have highly developed influencing skills, with the ability and energy to drive change and make things happen.
You will also have:
What we offer
We offer a salary of £70,000 pro rata
We also offer an excellent benefits package:
This is an opportunity to work in a team who work collaboratively, have great passion, sense of belonging and who wish to drive our business to the next level!
Apply now and bring your passion, ideas, and expertise and join our exceptionally talented employee community!
Location: York
Contract: 12 months fixed term (hours 22.5 over 3 days)
Please click here for the job description and details of how to apply.
