Join the Journey. Shape the Future.

Are you a commercially sharp, sleeves-rolled-up CFO who’s ready to help steer a high-growth, award-winning travel brand through its most exciting chapter yet?

This is not a sit-back-and-delegate role. We’re looking for a leader who loves being in the thick of it - someone who can turn numbers into narrative, insight into impact, and strategy into unstoppable growth.

At Not Just Travel, we’re rewriting what’s possible in the travel franchise world. We’ve grown over 400% in the past 5 years, we’re breaking records every month, and we’re on course for our biggest years yet.

If you want to make real change happen in a business that’s flying, this is your seat at the cockpit.

What are you waiting for?

The Role at a Glance:

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Bournemouth - Hybrid (3-4 days per week in the office)

Competitive Salary Package

Plus: Pension, life insurance, discounted travel and much more

Full Time (35 hours per week) - Permanent

Values: Do the Right Thing, Loyalty & Appreciation, Mutual Respect, Trust & Honesty, Success Driven, Enjoy the Journey

Product / Service: Award-Winning travel home-working company

Growth: Over 400% in the last 5 years. Breaking sales records every month

Pedigree:

2025 – Large Luxury Homeworking Business of the Year, TTG Luxury Awards

2025 – Best Lifestyle Franchise (World) & Best European Franchise, Global Franchise Awards

2022 – Sustainability Champion of the Year (Large Agency), Travel Weekly Agent Achievement

Awards (for their “Climate Hero” initiative)

Eco Franchise of the Year, Disruptive Franchise Awards (2023)

FastGrowth Index listing (2024)

Ranked in Franchise Direct’s Top 100, alongside major brands such as Vodafone, and beating large household names

Your Skills: Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent. Financial Management. Data Analysis. Previous experience in FD/CFO roles. Strong Leadership skills.

Who we are:

We’re Not Just Travel– the UK’s #1 travel franchise, helping hundreds of people turn their passion for travel into thriving businesses.

Our success is built on independence, innovation, and an unwavering focus on people — our team, our franchisees, and our customers.

Our Highlights:

• Homeworking Agency of the Year – 5 years running

• Top-rated travel franchise in the UK

• Top 10 franchise in the UK (beating household names)

• Top 5% franchise nationwide

• £2bn+ buying power

• Continually featured in national and trade press

The Role:

You’ll be the financial co-pilot to our CEO - driving performance, enabling strategy, and ensuring our growth is bold yet controlled.

This is a hands-on CFO role for someone who thrives in transformation, builds exceptional teams, and can balance commercial instinct with rigorous financial discipline.

In a typical week, you’ll:

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting that drive confident decision-making.

• Translate complex data into insight that shapes strategy and fuels growth.

• Command cashflow, working capital, and financial control with precision.

• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team.

• Create world-class BI dashboards and FP&A frameworks.

• Partner across the leadership team to align finance with strategy.

• Identify risks before they surface and engineer proactive solutions.

• Drive profitability and performance improvement across every corner of the business.

About You:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Proven experience in FD or CFO roles — ideally in high-growth or transformational environments

• Commercially astute, analytical, and unafraid to roll up your sleeves

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution skills

• Track record of leading teams through change

• Confident communicator at board level with natural influence and integrity

• Experience with M&A, investor relations, or international expansion? Even better.

• Travel sector experience? A bonus, not a must.

What You’ll Get

We believe that great work deserves great reward. Here’s what we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Excellent pension scheme

• Private medical, dental, and life insurance

• Gym access

• Monthly rewards and recognition

• Generous holiday allowance

• Commission on any referred customers

• Travel discounts and exclusive perks

• Learning & Development Programme

And most importantly - you’ll be part of a company that lives its values:

This Is More Than a Job - It’s a Defining Moment.

You’ll have the opportunity to lead, influence, and shape the financial destiny of a business that’s redefining travel entrepreneurship in the UK.

If you’re ready to make your mark, drive growth with purpose, and enjoy the journey along the way - we want to hear from you.

Apply now and join us at Not Just Travel – where ambition meets adventure.

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