Location: Birmingham (UK).
Reports to: CEO / Managing Director.
About the Role.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Finance to lead our finance function within a dynamic travel/tour operator business. This is a senior leadership role responsible for financial strategy, operational excellence, and team leadership, supporting continued growth in a fast-paced industry.
The successful candidate will bring deep accounting expertise, a strong background in the travel sector, and proven experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
Key Responsibilities.
· Lead and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
· Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with business objectives
· Provide commercial insight and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
· Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and risk management frameworks are in place
· Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
· Partner with senior leadership on business planning, pricing strategies, and performance optimisation
· Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders
· Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities
· Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team of up to 12 staff
Key Requirements
· Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (Head of Finance, Finance Director, or similar)
· Essential: Background in the travel industry, tour operator, or closely related sector
· Fully qualified accountant with strong technical accounting expertise
· Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification required
· Strong leadership experience managing teams of up to 12 people
· Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
· Experience operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
· Strong knowledge of financial controls, compliance, and risk management
· Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Desirable
· Experience in scaling businesses or working in PE-backed environments
· Familiarity with travel-specific financial models (e.g. seasonality, deferred revenue, supplier contracts)
· Experience implementing or upgrading finance systems
What We Offer
· Flexible working (remote considered for the right candidate)
· Competitive salary and benefits package (£90K -£100K)
· Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the financial strategy of a growing travel business
· Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment
Pay: £80,000.00-£100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
