Finance Manager
Location: Dunsfold Aerodrome (Home of The Top Gear Track!), Cranleigh, Surrey (on-site)
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Bonus
Hours: Monday - Friday (8.30am - 5.30pm)
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
About Everyman Driving Experiences
Everyman Driving Experiences is the UK’s leading provider of supercar and motorsport driving days. With 24+ circuits nationwide, 400+ events each year, and a fleet of 300+ high-performance cars, we deliver unforgettable experiences to thousands of customers every season.
This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing driving experience and motorsport events business, working directly with the Founder and leadership team. You will take ownership of the finance function while playing a key role in shaping the financial strategy of the company.
The role combines hands-on financial management with commercial insight, helping the business scale its events, optimise profitability and improve financial visibility across the organisation.
The Role
As Head of Finance you will lead the day-to-day finance function while providing clear financial insight to support business growth.
You will work closely with the Founder to ensure the business has accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and the data needed to make fast, informed decisions.
This role suits someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, operational environment where events, staffing, and logistics move quickly.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain strong financial controls and robust processes
- Ensure finance supports operational teams effectively
- Prepare monthly management accounts with clear analysis and commentary
- Deliver financial reports and insights directly to the Founder
- Track KPIs across events, locations, and revenue streams
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities within performance data
- Run and oversee payroll for both permanent staff and a large freelance event workforce
- Manageaccounts payable and receivable processes
- Ensure accurate financial records, reconciliations, and timely payments
- Maintain rolling cashflow forecasts
- Provide recommendations to improve financial performance
- VAT returns and statutory reporting
- Ensure financial compliance and best practice
- Support year-end processes and audits where required
- Maintain and improve finance systems
- Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and scalability
- Implement processes that support the growth of events and locations
What We’re Looking For
- Strong experience in a Finance Manager or Senior Management Accountant role
- Proven experience producing monthly management accounts and financial reporting
- Previous experience runningpayroll and controlling core finance operations
- Relevant professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA are highly desirable
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
What We Offer
- Competitive salary plus bonus
- A supportive, competitive, high-energy environment
- Opportunity to work around exciting automotive events and venues
- Employee discounts on driving experiences for you, friends, and family
- Breakfast on the first Monday of every month
- Company Events
- Company pension
- Employee recognition scheme
This role is ideal for a dedicated finance professional eager to make a significant impact within a dynamic organisation. We value proactive individuals who are committed to excellence in all aspects of financial management.
Pay: £40,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site gym
Application question(s):
- We have limited public transport to Dunsfold Aerodrome, are you able to commute without needing public transport?
- Do you have 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a senior finance leadership role (Head of Finance, Finance Director, Financial Controller, or equivalent)?
- Have you been responsible for owning a company budget of £5m+ and leading the annual budgeting and forecasting process?
- Are you experienced in preparing monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasts, board reports, and statutory financial statements?
Work Location: In person
