Job title: Finance Process & Change Lead
Emp type: Full-time
Salary: negotiable
Location: Bristol, UK
Job published: 07-04-2026

Job Description

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. 

 

As a Finance Process & Change Lead, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

  • Pro-actively identifying existing inefficiencies and control risks, designing process and control enhancements, planning the steps required 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.)

 

What the client is looking for

  • 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 the client has to offer

  • Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 
  • Discretionary bonus structure
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays 
  • Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days in office
  • 5% employer pension contribution
  • Will consider part-time 

 

Sound like a good fit?
To apply or find out more, please contact Jesse - jesse@citadelsource.com at Citadel Source.