Job Description

 CFO

Core3 are delighted to recruit a rare CFO opportunity with fast-growth PE backed Leisure brand in Bristol. £120,000-£150,000 plus equity & benefits. Hybrid working.

Why join our client?

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role within a fast-growing, values-driven company that’s reshaping its industry? We are seeking an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join this groundbreaking leadership team based in south Bristol. This is a rare opportunity to drive financial strategy and operations for a thriving company dedicated to making a meaningful impact on communities.

How you’ll make an impact

Working closely with the CEO and SLT in Bristol, your role as CFO will be to lead finance operations and support commercial and strategic decision making during an exciting growth journey to deliver their 5-year plan. You will play a key role in helping their mission become reality.  

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

• Leadership: Guiding and mentoring a capable finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Strategic Growth: Playing a key role in our growth strategy, including site selection, due diligence for acquisitions, and financial modelling.
• Operational Excellence: Enhancing cash flow management, ensuring efficient capital deployment, and producing detailed management information for quarterly valuation reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engaging across Financial, Operational, Commercial, and Strategic duties to ensure all facets of the business are aligned with long-term goals.
• Innovation and Impact: Spearheading ESG reporting and contributing to a purpose-driven culture that prioritises sustainability and community impact.
• Technical Rigour: Readying the business for a smooth year end audit and ensuring month end processes and controls are fit for purpose  

Why we’re excited about you

We are looking for a finance leader who embodies gravitas and confidence at the board level, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts simply and effectively. The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced in Multi-Site Rollouts or M&A (essential): with due diligence and financial modelling experience
• Commercially and Strategically Astute with the ability to see the bigger picture.
• Strong technical and operational acumen with a solid understanding of financial management.
• Purpose-Driven and People-Centric: Passionate about creating positive change, both within the company and the wider community.
• Hands-On: Ready to roll up their sleeves and engage directly with operations, thriving in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Flexible and Resilient: Comfortable in a rapidly changing environment, able to embrace challenges and drive solutions.

What you’ll get in return

The team take great pride in their work with a genuine focus on the future and helping our communities thrive. Their culture is about being honest and transparent, so trust is paramount, and they enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves.

The package highlights are as follows:

• £120,000 - £150,000 base salary
• 1% equity
• 30 days holiday plus your birthday off, a standard pension scheme, and additional perks.
• Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week)
• Working in the picturesque countryside of south Bristol

We invite applications from all qualified candidates who believe they meet the requirements of the role, whilst supporting and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive working environment for all.

If this advert sounds like it was written for you then please apply to this advert or reach out to leo@core3.co.uk // 0117 213 0300. About us: www.core3.co.uk

All 3^rd party applications will be forwarded to Core3 as part of our retained agreement.