Central London / Hybrid
Sector: Hospitality
Im currently partnering with a dynamic and expanding UK consultancy business seeking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to join its senior leadership team.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially driven finance professional who thrives in an SME environment and is keen to play a pivotal role in enhancing financial performance and supporting strategic expansion. The role involves working closely with a select portfolio of hospitality clients, acting as a trusted finance partner to support their performance and growth.
The Role
As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial management, accurate reporting, and effective controls. You will work closely with the senior leadership team internally, while also partnering with hospitality clients to provide insightful analysis and strategic financial guidance.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day:to:day financial operations and manage a small finance team
Prepare monthly management accounts and board reports
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
Strengthen financial controls, systems, and processes
Manage year:end processes and liaise with external advisors
Ensure compliance with VAT, payroll, and statutory requirements
Deliver commercial analysis to support business performance
Act as a finance partner to a portfolio of hospitality clients
Candidate Profile
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
Essential: Hospitality industry experience
Practice background desirable
Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical capability
Experience within an SME and/or consultancy environment preferred
Hands:on, proactive, and comfortable operating within a scaling business
Confident communicator, able to partner effectively with senior stakeholders and clients
Experience using Xero
Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, people:focused approach