Chief Financial Officer Location: BuckinghamshireWe are working with an established leisure business that is seeking to appoint a Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team.The CFO will be responsible for the overall financial strategy, performance, and governance of the portfolio, working closely with the CEO and senior stakeholders to support profitability, investment decisions, and long-term growth.This role will lead all core finance activities, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial controls, and risk management, while acting as a strategic partner to the wider leadership team.This is a confidential opportunity for an experienced CFO with strong commercial acumen, ideally gained in asset-led or multi-site environments.....Read more...
Chief Financial Officer | High-Growth Hospitality Group | Berlin, Germany | I’m searching for an experienced Chief Financial Officer to join a fast-growing, founder-led hospitality group entering its next phase of scale and international expansion. This is a senior leadership role with full financial ownership and direct involvement in shaping the long-term structure of the business.The company is scaling rapidly across Europe, and has a clear ambition to professionalise finance, governance, and internal controls as headcount and footprint expand.Perks & Benefits
Performance-based bonusShare scheme linked to KPIs and long-term goalsSenior leadership role with direct impact on IPO preparationHigh visibility with investors, shareholders, and founders
Your Experience
Proven CFO or senior finance leadership experience in a high-growth environmentBackground in hospitality, QSR, restaurants, retail is must. Other industries will not be considered.Strong track record building finance structures, governance, and internal controls from scratchExperience working with investors, boards, and shareholdersERP implementation experience (NetSuite highly desirable)Fluent German (C1) – all reporting conducted in GermanBased in Germany, with willingness to work on-site in Berlin or travel 3–4 days per week
Your Responsibilities
Full ownership of finance strategy, governance, and financial leadershipAct as legal and financial representative of the business, with power of attorneyBuild and scale financial structures, controls, and reporting frameworksLead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and long-term financial planningPrepare the business for IPO readiness targeted for 2028Manage and develop the finance team (Controller, Accountants, Finance Manager)Partner closely with founders, investors, and external stakeholdersSupport international expansion through disciplined financial oversight
This role would suit a commercially minded CFO who thrives in fast-paced, scaling environments and wants to play a pivotal role in building a European hospitality brand with long-term exit ambitions.If this sounds of interest, please contact Clay at COREcruitment: clay@corecruitment.com....Read more...
Corus Consultancy is hiring for a Technical Support Officer (Property) - Grade 5 – Technical-Immediate Start
Responsibilities
Set up detailed excel spreadsheets to monitor all capital budgets
Monitor expenditure against various budgets and provide progress reports
Liaise with property staff and external quantity surveyors to obtain accurate project information
Assist in the budgetary monitoring on the capital program either for the department or on behalf of other departments
Inputting of information and providing reports via “Profess” business management system.
Assisting the Operational Manager in the administration of the Property Section budgets
Such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and in accordance with the general character of the job as may reasonably be required by the Chief Officer or Commercial & Consultancy Manager from time to time.
Completing end of year financial procedures
Reporting slippage and reserves to accountants at year end
Assisting and supervising technical/administrator with queries regarding energy bills
Enter energy bills on systems link
Fusion super user – assist all members of the property section with queries
Provide financial assistance to the section including issuing financial certificates, resolving queries and providing information to clients.
Skills and expertise
Previous experience in a similar role as a Technical Support Officer (Property) - Grade 5 – Technical
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Willing to support junior techs and offer support/expertise when needed.
You will need to work independently and have experience to make decisions when required
Excellent attention to detail
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Chief operating officer – live events, entertainment up to £140,000 Location: Central London Keen?? Keep reading BUT you must have, Senior leadership experience within live events, entertainment, or experiential industries, is that you, then keep reading. COREcruitment’s executive search team is supporting a premium UK hospitality and live events business across multiple London venues. They are seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to be based on-site 5 days a week, overseeing operations and driving growth across venues offering multiple F&B concepts, event spaces, and outdoor areas in iconic London locations. Overview: Reporting to the CEO, the COO will translate creative and experiential ambition into a sustainable, profitable, and scalable business model. You will lead the executive operational team, ensuring commercial and operational functions work in harmony while maintaining the brand’s reputation and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Key Responsibilities:
Lead commercial strategy, driving revenue across F&B, ticketed events, partnerships, and sponsorships.
Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple venues and live events, ensuring seamless delivery.
Develop business plans, growth strategies, and operational frameworks aligned with expansion goals.
Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance, including P&L responsibility.
Build and manage relationships with partners, investors, and creative collaborators.
Implement scalable systems and processes across operations, production, logistics, and commercial functions.
Lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, freelance-heavy environment, fostering excellence and accountability.
Ensure compliance with licensing, fire safety, and crowd management regulations.
Experience & Skills Required:
Senior leadership experience within live events, entertainment, experiential, or premium hospitality.
Proven commercial track record, driving revenue growth and profitability in high-end, multi-site businesses.
Strong understanding of ticketed events, premium F&B, audience engagement, and high-volume operations.
Experience with openings, acquisitions, re-branding, or scaling a business through growth and change.
Significant experience in businesses with turnover exceeding £25 million is highly desirable.
Experience in venue leasing, property management, or site operations is advantageous.
Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with a hands-on approach.
Opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and scaling a leading hospitality and live events brand in London – Contact Stuart Hills for more information ....Read more...
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The Finance Assistant will be responsible for:
Purchases:
To be responsible for the setting up of approved new suppliers for the Trust into the finance system and to maintain a paper file for audit purposes
To maintain an efficient system of accurately receiving and recording orders and deliveries
To ensure purchase invoices received are appropriately processed and saved into the finance system for authorisation
To deal with account queries arising on orders and invoices issued or raised
To chase orders placed but not yet received for budget holders
To assist the Finance Manager and Financial Controller as directed and to maintain a system of filing for all purchases requiring quotes for audit purposes
Cash and Banking:
To have overall responsibility for the receipt, counting, safekeeping and banking of all monies received by Brampton Manor Academy and to liaise with the Finance Manager
To process petty cash and expenses for Brampton Manor Academy
To manage a system of collecting cash in relation to farm income
To manage a system of collecting monies in relation to school trips
To actively promote the ParentPay system as directed by the Finance Manager
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Promote and safeguard the safety and welfare of children and young people
Support the development of collaborative approaches to learning within the school and beyond
Support the induction of staff new to the school
To ensure that staff appraisal is carried out effectively by quality assuring the process
Other:
To process monthly journals for the Trust
To keep appropriate finance documentation under a central filing system to audit standard
To provide general administrative support as required
General duties and responsibilities:
Notwithstanding the detail in this job description, the post holder will undertake such work as may be determined by the Chief Financial Officer and/or Board of Directors from time to time, up to or at a level consistent with the Main Responsibilities of the job
To cover for absent colleagues, as appropriately required
To participate and attend meetings and training as appropriate including INSET days
To take an active role in own professional development in line with performance management objectives
To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times
To work in accordance with all Academy procedures and policies, to adhere to the Trust’s professional code of conduct for staff and quality standards for all staff including smart dress code
To actively promote the achievement of a smoke free Trust
To actively support Trust Initiatives
Training:This apprenticeship is delivered as a day release, you will be required to attend college once a week.
Level 3 Business Administrator Standard
Behaviour, Skills and Knowledge
Training Outcome:
There is an opportunity to successfuly secure a permanent position after completing the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Brampton Manor Academy is a large, mixed, secondary school and sixth form in East Ham, London.Working Hours :Monday to Friday
8.00am to 3.40pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Job Description:
Core-Asset Consulting is partnering with a large, UK-based wealth management firm to recruit a senior compliance leader to take on the role of Head of Wealth Management Compliance (SMF16).
This is a high-profile senior management position with responsibility for overseeing regulatory compliance across a sizeable financial advice business operating under the FCA framework. Reporting to the Group Chief Risk Officer, the role sits within the second line of defence and plays a key role in governance, regulatory engagement and strategic decision-making.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing oversight, challenge and expert compliance advice, while leading a small specialist advisory team. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with regular presence required at the firm’s UK head office.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Significant senior-level compliance experience within wealth management or financial advice.
Strong working knowledge of FCA regulation, including advisory, insurance distribution and mortgage-related requirements.
Proven experience operating within a Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SM&CR) environment.
Demonstrable experience engaging with regulators and senior governance committees.
Strong ability to provide effective oversight, challenge and advisory support to the first line of defence.
Experience working within a second line of defence compliance function.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Leadership experience, including management of specialist compliance professionals.
Core Responsibilities:
Act as SMF16 – Compliance Oversight, with additional responsibility for Insurance Distribution and Mortgage Credit Directive intermediation.
Provide regulatory oversight to ensure all wealth management activities comply with FCA rules and guidance.
Engage directly with the FCA on matters relating to the wealth management business.
Advise the first line of defence on compliance matters, including policies, procedures and regulatory change.
Review and oversee compliance-related policies, procedures, activities and complaints handled by the first line.
Report to senior governance forums, including executive committees and board-level meetings.
Oversee the execution and quality of the Compliance Monitoring Plan, working closely with monitoring teams.
Assess regulatory change through horizon scanning and support effective implementation across the business.
Provide compliance oversight and advice on business and change initiatives.
Collaborate with Financial Crime, Risk and Investment Risk & Performance teams within the second line.
Approve relevant system developments from a compliance perspective.
Manage and develop a small team of advisory compliance specialists.
Liaise with third-line assurance functions as required.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: (16337)
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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Chief Operating OfficerBerlin, Germany (On-site)Salary: €150.000 - €200.000 + shares + kpi bonus + carStart: ASAPLanguages: German B2 Level and EnglishI am working with an exciting client who are looking for a new COO who has experience in the QSR industry, if you are passionate about QSR then keep reading....Role overview
Senior operational leader responsible for scaling a fast-growing, multi-site restaurant business, opening new stores monthly while protecting quality, profitability and brand standards.Translates the CEO’s vision into clear operating strategies, structures and processes, ensuring stores run efficiently, teams are trained and empowered, and financial KPIs are achieved.
Key responsibilities
Own day-to-day operations across all sites, working closely with the Head of Operations and store-level managers to deliver consistent guest experience, product quality and service standards.Design, implement and continuously improve operating guidelines, SOPs and playbooks that can scale with rapid growth (e.g. approx. one new store per month).Oversee store-level P&Ls: monitor sales, labour, COGS and controllables; challenge underperformance; and ensure each site meets or exceeds budgeted profit targets.Lead annual and monthly budgeting processes for operations; track results vs. plan and implement corrective actions quickly where needed.Build and standardise training frameworks for all restaurants, ensuring induction, operational, and leadership training are consistent across markets (currently around 720 team members in Germany).Create and enforce clear structures for handling operational requests from stores (maintenance, staffing, menu, marketing), ensuring prioritisation, ownership and timely completion.Partner with People/HR to support recruitment and succession planning for GMs and operations leaders, fostering a strong ownership mentality in every store.Set and monitor KPIs for operations (e.g. sales, EBITDA, labour %, mystery guest, NPS, speed of service, food safety scores) and drive continuous improvement.Act as main operational counterpart for other functions (Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Development), aligning on new store openings, menu changes and promotional campaigns.Report directly to the CEO/founders, providing regular updates on operational performance, risks and opportunities, and participating in strategic decision-making.
Profile & requirements
Several years’ experience in senior operations leadership (e.g. COO, Operations Director, Regional Director) in multi-unit, fast-casual or QSR-style restaurant concepts; strong preference for pure restaurant/retail background rather than classic hotel operations.Demonstrated ability to scale operations quickly while maintaining quality and standards in a high-growth environment.Strong P&L ownership mentality, highly analytical and comfortable with unit economics, budgeting and performance dashboards.Hands-on, solution-oriented leader who enjoys time in stores, understands frontline realities and can translate them into pragmatic, scalable processes.Proven track record building and leading high-performing operations teams, including direct leadership of Head of Operations and indirect leadership of all operations managers.Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and structure a high volume of requests from multiple locations.Languages: German at B2/C1 level and strong English required; additional European languages are a plus.
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