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Finance Process & Change Lead

United Kingdom, Bristol Employment contract 55000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted April 27, 2026
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Citadel Source are delighted to be supporting a fast-growing hospitality business that is seeking a Finance Process & Change Lead to join a high-performing finance team and help scale and professionalise the finance function. This is a key role to support the continued growth of the business via driving improvements by delivering efficient processes & controls. The role The successful candidate will support the senior leadership team across various departments by understanding existing processes & designing new processes to drive the business forward.

Job Responsibility

  • Proactively identifying existing inefficiencies and control risks, designing process and control enhancements, planning the steps required to deliver these and implementing the changes required
  • Ensuring greater process consistency across our different locations and teams
  • Automating manual tasks wherever possible to improve efficiency
  • Creating long-lasting solutions rather than short-term fixes - ensuring processes are embedded, repeatable and scalable
  • Developing reporting enhancements and the changes to existing processes and systems necessary to deliver these
  • Evaluation and implementation of new finance systems to support better ways of working (e.g. expense management solutions, payroll systems, etc.)

Requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)
  • Advanced Excel skills with familiarity working with financial systems
  • Strong background in Financial Control & Management Accounting
  • Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal with the ability to explain new & improved processes
  • Strong organisational skills, logical approach, and attention to detail
  • Self-motivated, resilient, and able to manage tight deadlines
  • Proven ability to partner effectively with non-Finance leaders, influence senior management and foster accountability

What we offer

  • Discretionary bonus structure
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days in office
  • 5% employer pension contribution

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