A fast-paced, multi-site business in the hospitality sector is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Financial Controller to support the business through a period of change and transformation. This is a key leadership role offering high visibility and real impact, ideal for a commercially-minded finance professional with a strong track record in strategic planning and operational finance.
**Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all core finance functions.
- Oversee monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Provide financial insight and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making and growth.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Drive improvements in financial controls, systems, and processes across the business.
- Support and lead finance transformation projects, including system enhancements and automation initiatives.
- Partner closely with operational leaders to enhance commercial performance and margin delivery.
- Oversee cash flow management, risk assessment, and investment appraisals.
- Work closely with auditors, external advisors, and other key stakeholders.
**About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with substantial post-qualification experience.
- A proactive, commercially astute leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Previous experience in a multi-site or unit-based environment, ideally within hospitality, retail, or leisure.
- Comfortable working at pace, managing change, and leading through ambiguity.
- Hands-on experience with Sage 200 and advanced Excel/data tools is highly desirable.
- Track record of delivering finance improvement or transformation programmes.
**What's on Offer
- A high-impact role in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
- The chance to lead and shape financial strategy during a period of growth and change.
- Competitive day rate or fixed-term salary package, depending on experience.