Group Financial Controller - North Based (Needing to be able to travel to Darlington Office twice per week)
About Us
Lane7 is the UK's fastest growing and biggest independent boutique bowling destination. We have multiple venues across our Lane7, Level X, Gutterball and ML7 brands. Bowling has always been our thing - since launch in 2013, but really, we're all your best nights in one: Pool, golf, darts, karaoke, arcades and a ton of next-level gaming experiences, combined with great drinks and fabulous food. A night with friends, date night, special celebrations and private functions we've got every occasion covered.
Could you be what were looking for?
We are looking to bring on an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead our Finance team at Senior leadership level to evolve the businesses financial function as we continue to rapidly grow. The Group Financial Controller will be a central role in shaping how finance supports growth, delivering sharper insights, stronger control and better decision-making across the business.
The Role
The Group Financial Director is a senior leadership role responsible for setting and executing the financial strategy across all brands and venues. The role owns brand, accounting, treasury, systemized finance operations and acts as the point of accountability to the Board for financial reporting performance.
Key Responsibilities include:
Lead transformation of finance processes through ERP optimisation, automation, and AI tools
Own finance systems roadmap (integration, reporting tools, dashboards)
Develop real-time KPI dashboards for operational and financial performance
Elevate monthly management packs with clear, actionable insights
Strengthen cashflow forecasting and liquidity planning
Optimise working capital cycles across a multi-site model
Ensure robust financial controls, compliance, and regulatory adherence
Lead day-to-day performance of the group finance team and have the ability to d evelop, mentor, and upgrade capability taking the team to the next level
To be a success with Lane7, youll have:
Proven Group financial leadership experience in a multi-site, consumer-facing business.
Has multi-site experince in a £100m+ scale business
Expereince as a group financial controller that has previously delivered faster, systemised finance operations
The experience in being a strong operator and people leader
The ability to thrive in a fast paced, rapidly gorwing enviroment.
Confident board-level communicator, comfortable with data, challenge and accountability.
What Well Offer
Salary - £100k package
Plus performance bonus
opportunity for Company Car - through salary sacrifice scheme
28 days holiday per year (Plus 1 day holiday for every year worked - Up to 5 years)
Private Health insurance & benefits through Vitality
Company pension contribution
Free bowling and activities for you and up to 3 others when you arent working (off-peak time)
25% off food and drink
Get involved with different social activities throughout the year through our team social calendar
Annual team awards party
Refer a friend scheme
Cycle2Work scheme partnered with Halfords
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