Financial Controller

We are looking for a qualified Financial Controller (ACA or ACCA) to own the integrity of our numbers and help scale a growing, multi‑site hospitality business operating across the UK and US. This is a hands‑on role. You will run the close, lead audit delivery, manage cash flow forecasting and capex planning, and ensure our finance systems and controls are robust as we grow.

Directly reports into:
Finance Director.

• 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.
• 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.
• Own budgets, forecasts and quarterly re‑forecasts 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 Houses, including labour and margin performance.
• Support strategic decision‑making with clear, forward‑looking analysis.
• 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.
• Oversee Companies House filings and corporate compliance.

• Is ACA or ACCA qualified (audit‑trained preferred)
• Has experience using Net Suite (or similar ERP)
• Has experience in a multi‑site hospitality or retail environment
• Can implement process improvement and strengthen controls
• Can turn numbers into insight and action
• Lives and breathes our core values of passion, drive, diligence and empathy.