Our client is a growing restaurant business with multiple sites and a strong customer following.

Operating in a fast-paced, service-led environment, the company continues to invest in new locations, systems, and operational improvement.

To support this growth, they are seeking a Financial Controller to strengthen financial control, reporting, and commercial insight across the group.

The Role
Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial reporting, control, and compliance, while working closely with operational teams to support site-level performance.

The role combines strong technical oversight with commercial partnering in a multi-site hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

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  Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting

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  Produce management accounts and statutory financial statements

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  Maintain strong financial controls, governance, and balance sheet integrity

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  Lead audit processes and manage relationships with external auditors

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  Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

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  Partner with operations on site profitability, labour costs, and margin performance

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  Review and improve finance processes, systems, and reporting frameworks

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  Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory requirements

Candidate Profile

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  ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

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  Previous experience in restaurants, hospitality, or multi-site consumer businesses

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  Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise

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  Commercial mindset with the ability to support operational decision-making

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  Confident communicator comfortable working with non-finance stakeholders

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  Detail-focused and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment