Financial Controller

Executive Talent Solutions are working with a rapidly growing Hospitality Group to recruit a Financial Controller.

The business has created a unique brand with venues across the UK, US and Europe. They have ambitious plans for the next 5 years and have created a new Financial Controller role to support this.

The successful Financial Controller will be based in their London office (London Bridge). This is an office based role - 4 to 5 days per week. A salary up to £80k plus benefits is offered.

Key responsibilities include:

LMA – Lead, Manage & Accountability

• Line manage and develop the Accounts Manager and Business Intelligence Manager.
• Run effective weekly 1:1s and quarterly EOS conversations.
• Ensure clear ownership of Rocks, scorecards and finance priorities.
• Create a culture of accountability, follow-through and continuous improvement.
• Act as day-to-day finance lead across UK and US operations.

Financial Reporting

• Own the monthly close across all UK and US entities.
• Deliver accurate and timely management accounts and Board reporting.
• Maintain full balance sheet integrity, including intercompany positions and eliminations.
• Lead the UK audit process and coordinate external reporting requirements in the US.
• Own relationships with external accountants and auditors in both jurisdictions.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Own budgets, forecasts and quarterly reforecasts across UK, US and franchise operations.
• Maintain a rolling cash flow forecast and working capital visibility.
• Lead Cap Ex planning, new site appraisals and post-investment ROI reviews.
• Deliver weekly trading insight across venues, including labour and margin performance.
• Support strategic decision-making with clear, forward-looking analysis

Financial Systems & Controls

• Own Net Suite as the core finance system across all entities.
• Ensure robust financial controls across revenue, purchasing, payroll and approvals.
• Maintain disciplined month-end processes and documentation.
• Improve and document core finance processes to support scale.
• Oversee payroll processes, including review of outsourced payroll outputs and accurate journal postings.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Oversee UK VAT and US sales tax compliance.
• Manage external advisors to deliver corporation tax processes in the UK and US.
• Ensure payroll tax and statutory filings are accurate and on time.

Candidates applying must be qualified (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with prior experience in the hospitality sector.