Head of Finance, Accounting & Reporting
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid)
Annual salary + bonus and benefits

The Head of Finance, Accounting, and Reporting will take responsibility for overseeing and managing the financial activities and internal reporting functions within Haven. This role requires a strong combination of financial expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory and business environments. You will lead on the continuous improvement of finance systems and ensure Finance policies and procedures are fit for purpose and evolve as needed.

Your Opportunity:
To learn, develop and become an expert in a key area of the business by:
- Overseeing the accounting department, including financial accounting, cost accounting, and managerial accounting
- Owning the Finance Process function, ensuring seamless integration with the Technology team and process documentation and training is up to date
- Working with the Financial Controller to develop and update financial policies to align with industry best practices
- Taking responsibility for communicating financial information to internal and external stakeholders, including executives, investors, and regulatory bodies.
- Managing external audits and ensuring audit findings are actioned

What we’d like you to bring:
- A comprehensive understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards (such as GAAP or IFRS), and compliance requirements, as well as the ability to identify and manage financial risk
- Proven experience in leading, motivating and managing Finance teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s In It For You?
- Holiday allowance that rises with service, plus a ‘Holiday Buy Scheme’
- Annual bonus
- 20% discount on both Haven and Warner Hotels holiday for you, family and friends
- Comprehensive wellbeing support
- Access to the Bourne Leisure corporate box at the O2 Arena ,London
- Exclusive discounts with corporate partners
- Exciting career pathways, including Learning and Development opportunities such as Apprenticeships and Degrees
- Enhanced family friendly policies and pay (eligibility criteria applied)

Who are we?
We’re part of an award-winning Bourne Leisure family, which includes Haven & Warner Hotels. We have 9,000 fantastic team members and 39 beautiful seaside locations and our HQ based in Hemel Hempstead.

What’s it like to work with us?
Working with us is ultimately defined by our exceptional people and teams. At Haven, we take pride in our Breath of Fresh Air culture, which focuses on valuing and supporting every team member. We prioritise openness and transparency in our interactions allowing our team members to be their authentic selves.
We operate a hybrid working model, meaning 50% of your working week will be spent at the office, occasionally on Park, or at external events.

What can you expect during the recruitment process?
The interview process will be up to 3 stages and may contain a presentation or skills test, depending on the role. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to help you perform at your best during this process, please let us know.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require, including whether a role can be part-time or a job-share.

We genuinely care about every candidate's experience during the recruitment process and are here to provide support where we can. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].