Group Financial Controller - Restaurants
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | North London, London |
| Area | London, England |
| Sector | Finance |
| Salary | £85000 - £100000 per annum + Bonus & Great Benefits |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | RM-10726_1746106392 |
| Employer | Restaurant |
- Description
Group Financial Controller - Multi-Site Restaurant Group
Based North LondonWe are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a fast-paced, multi-site hospitality group based in Barnet. This is a pivotal role in a dynamic and growing organisation, ideal for a commercially minded finance professional who thrives in the restaurant or hospitality sector.
Package
- Salary from £85k-£100k + bonus package
- Opportunity to shape and lead the finance function in a high-growth business
- A collaborative and forward-thinking team environment
- Free onsite parking
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the finance function across multiple sites, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Develop and oversee robust internal controls, cash flow management, and financial policies aligned with business objectives.
- Business partner with operations, providing strategic insight and financial guidance to support performance improvement across the estate.
- Manage month-end and year-end processes, statutory accounts, and liaise with external auditors.
- Lead a small finance team, mentoring and developing team members to ensure high performance.
- Provide financial analysis to support new site openings, CAPEX decisions, and commercial strategy.
- Oversee payroll, supplier payments, and compliance with tax, VAT, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement systems improvements and drive automation across finance processes.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
- Proven track record as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager in a multi-site restaurant or hospitality environment.
- Strong commercial acumen and operational finance experience, ideally in a group structure.
- Excellent Excel and financial systems skills; experience with hospitality finance platforms (e.g., Fourth, Sage, Xero) is advantageous.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the business.
- Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.
