This is an exceptional opportunity to take ownership of the financial control and day-to-day operations of a design-led operator in the wellness and hospitality sector. Following a successful Series A fundraise, the company is embarking on an exciting phase of expansion, driven by strong demand, a loyal customer base, and proven unit economics.
The Head of Finance will play a critical role in ensuring the business is accurate, compliant, and scale-ready, working closely with a Fractional CFO to provide clarity and confidence as growth accelerates. This role combines high-volume operational discipline with a guest-centred ethos, demanding a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional service.
If you're seeking fractional opportunities and have a strong finance background, this could be the perfect role.
Key Responsibilities
1Lead financial control, reporting, month-end, reconciliations, and statutory compliance.
2Oversee VAT, payroll, revenue recognition, deferred income, and financial documentation.
3Own Xero integrity and drive process automation, including supporting a major system integration in 2026.
5Support financial operations for new site rollouts, including invoice processing, CAPEX tracking, and post-handover reconciliations.
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Provide weekly commercial insights on labour %, occupancy, and yield to guide operational decisions.
7Partner cross-functionally with People, Operations, and Growth teams.
8Line-manage the Finance Manager and help shape a growing finance team.
Requirements
Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
Multi-site experience in hospitality, wellness, fitness, retail, or leisure.
Proven ownership of financial control in high-volume environments with complex revenue cycles.
Strong experience with payroll, pensions, SSP, and internal control frameworks.
Familiarity with booking platforms, payment gateways, and income-in-advance models.
Hands-on experience supporting new site builds and CAPEX documentation.
Advanced Xero and Excel/Sheets capability; comfort with BI inputs (e.g., PowerBI).
Strong communicator able to support and educate non-finance teams.
About Zanda
Zanda is an Executive Search partner specialising in high-growth start-ups and scale-ups. They partner with VCs, Founders, CEOs, and CFOs to deliver key leadership appointments at pivotal moments of growth.
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