Chief Financial Officer | Multi-site Consumer / Hospitality Scale-Up | UKWe’re working with a fast-growing operator in the competitive socialising space — a multi-site consumer business combining premium leisure experiences with food and drink.With four sites live and a clear roll-out plan (2 in 2026, 4 in 2027), the business is entering a critical phase of expansion.Backed by institutional capital and supported by an experienced Chair and NED group, the business is now looking to hire a full-time CFO to help scale the platform and deliver a future exit.The RoleThis is a true #1 finance role, partnering directly with the Founder/CEO and owning the finance function end-to-end.You’ll be responsible for building the infrastructure, discipline and insight required to scale at pace, while laying the groundwork for an eventual transaction.Key areas of focus:Partnering the CEO on strategy, growth and commercial decision makingEmbedding finance across operations (working closely with site GMs)Building best-in‑class reporting, controls and KPI ownershipDriving performance insight across sites (pricing, promotions, margins)Owning budgeting, forecasting and long‑range planningTight management of cash, working capital and rollout economicsLeading investor reporting and supporting future funding eventsBuilding a scalable finance function, systems and data infrastructureLeading exit readiness (QoE, diligence, data integrity) and transaction executionWhat we’re looking forMust‑have:CFO experience in a multi‑site consumer / hospitality / retail businessProven track record delivering the same playbook: rollout, scale then exit (PE or trade)Full ownership of finance (P&L, balance sheet, cash)Experience operating in an investor‑backed environment (VC/PE)Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)Nice to have:Exposure to competitive socialising / leisure formatsExperience working with a founder‑led CEOProfileHigh energy, hands‑on and delivery‑focusedComfortable operating both in the detail and at Board levelStrong commercial instinct - able to turn data into actionConfident challenging stakeholders and driving accountabilityMotivated by building and exiting a businessThe role will need you to be in the Berkshire head office 2 -3 days per week.Benchmark salary is £150k plus generous equity.
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