Financial Controller

Financial ControllerLondon | £70,000 – £80,0004 days in the office, 1 day WFH The OpportunityI am partnering with a fast growing hospitality brand to find a Financial Controller who can play a key role in the next stage of their journey.Built around high quality, freshly prepared food, this is a business with a strong identity, a loyal customer base and ambitious plans for the future. With the company set to double in size over the next three years, they are now looking to strengthen their finance function with an experienced Financial Controller.It’s an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit, entrepreneurial team where you will have genuine visibility across the business and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.The RoleWorking closely with the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of financial control and reporting while helping build the processes, systems and insight needed to support the next phase of growth.This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys getting into the detail but can also step back, understand the commercial picture and help the business make better decisions.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn monthly management accounts, reporting packs and financial analysisLead month end and year end close processesManage budgeting, forecasting and cash flowStrengthen financial controls, processes and reportingOversee transactional finance, including AP, AR and payrollManage VAT, tax compliance, statutory reporting and audit requirementsPartner with operational teams to improve cost control, margins and profitabilityProvide clear financial insight to support commercial decision-makingIdentify opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting efficiencyDevelop and support the finance team as the business continues to scaleThe Opportunity to Make an ImpactWith significant expansion ahead, the Financial Controller will have the opportunity to help shape what the finance function looks like for the next stage of the business.You will play an important role in:Building scalable finance processes and controlsImproving visibility across site and business performanceStrengthening forecasting, cash management and commercial reportingSupporting the leadership team with meaningful financial insightDeveloping a finance function capable of supporting a business twice its current sizeAbout YouACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified, or equivalentExperienced Financial Controller or senior finance professionalStrong background in financial reporting, controls and process improvementCommercially minded and comfortable partnering with non finance stakeholdersConfident working in a fast paced, growing environmentHands on, proactive and comfortable taking ownershipExperience within hospitality or food & beverage requiredExperience managing and developing a finance teamWhy Join?Join a successful hospitality brand at a pivotal stage of growthBusiness set to double in size over the next three yearsGenuine opportunity to influence how the finance function developsHigh visibility and exposure to senior leadershipBroad role combining financial control with commercial impactClose knit, collaborative cultureJoin a brand passionate about quality, freshly prepared food and its family heritageIf you are a Financial Controller looking for a role where you can make a visible impact and help build the finance function behind an ambitious, growing hospitality brand, I would love to hear from you.