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About LED Group

As a leading charitable leisure trust, LED manages leisure centres for the local community. As a not-for-profit organisation, we reinvest profits into our facilities to provide a community hub for everyone of all ages and abilities. LED Enterprises is our subsidiary company that houses our three hospitality outlets, Ocean, Pavilion and Exeter Airport. As a multifaceted company we present an exciting opportunity for a Finance Project Lead.

About Woodbury Support Office

Our Woodbury Support office services all the sites providing finance, marketing, IT, memberships and people and culture assistance. You’ll be part of a friendly team that are always happy to encourage one another we also have fun outside of work and have an active social calendar.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Finance Professional with a robust background in financial processing and project management to take on a comprehensive review of our organisation’s cash handling processes. This critical project aims to enhance the accuracy, security, and efficiency of our cash management practices across multiple sites, with a specific focus on improving reconciliation procedures and operational controls.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Management: Lead the development and execution of a detailed project plan for reviewing and improving cash handling and reconciliation processes, ensuring all objectives are met within the 6-month timeframe.
Cash Handling Review: Conduct a thorough analysis of current cash handling procedures across all relevant sites, identifying operational gaps and inefficiencies.
Reconciliation Process Improvement: Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and relevant teams to redesign cash reconciliation procedures, reducing discrepancies and enhancing timeliness and accuracy.
Risk & Control Assessment: Evaluate risks within the current cash handling processes, propose actionable risk mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including finance, operations, and senior management, to gather insights and align the project with organisational needs.
Reporting & Documentation: Deliver comprehensive documentation on all changes implemented and prepare a final report for senior management summarising findings and recommending ongoing monitoring mechanisms.

Essential Skills & Qualifications:

Financial qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
Proven experience leading large-scale finance-related projects.
Strong understanding of cash handling, reconciliation processes, and operational control frameworks.
Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and implementing control measures in financial operations.
Exceptional organisational and project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
Advanced analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex systems and design effective process improvements.
Proficiency in financial systems and tools related to cash management.
Ability to work independently, manage diverse stakeholders, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.

Desirable Skills:

PMP, PRINCE2, or relevant project management certification.
Previous experience in industries where cash handling is a significant operational component (e.g., retail, banking, hospitality).
Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit, and regulatory requirements specific to cash management.

What You Can Expect:

This opportunity offers a well-defined, high-impact project with clear objectives, allowing you to apply your expertise to deliver tangible improvements across our cash handling and reconciliation processes. As a fixed-term role of 3–6 months, you’ll have the opportunity to make an immediate and lasting difference within a dynamic organisation, collaborating closely with senior leadership and operational teams to drive meaningful change.

Team Benefits:

Up to 30 Days Annual Leave PLUS Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Enhanced Sickness Pay Scheme (after probationary period) 5 weeks full pay- 5 weeks half pay increasing with service to a maximum 13 weeks’ full pay
Free Gym, Swim & Group Exercise Membership (worth £419.50)
Staff Perks Discount Card - Up to 20% off at food outlets and lots of other LED Benefits
My Staff Shop Employee Benefit Scheme – Save money on your shopping, Savings or Mortgages
Free Bowling for Team Member & their household at Ocean
Free Soft Play for dependents of Team Members at Ocean
Employee Assistance Programme & Counselling
Personal development training
Flexible Working
Pension Scheme
Voluntary Health Cash Plan
Above & Beyond Award Scheme

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all members of our community. Your ability to excel in this role is what matters most to us. Join our team and be part of something brilliant. Apply today!

Please note, this role will close at midnight 3rd November 2024 and all candidates will be contacted once shortlisting is complete.

Interviews will take place week commencing 11th November.

LED Leisure Management Ltd Head Office

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