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Location: West London
Contract: 12-Month FTC
We are seeking an experienced Group Financial Controller to join a fast-paced, multi-site business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible for overseeing the group’s financial reporting, treasury, and transactional services, while ensuring a robust control environment and delivering financial insights that drive business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Own the full Group P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
* Lead statutory and management reporting processes, including group half-year and year-end reporting in compliance with IFRS.
* Manage and improve the treasury function including cash flow forecasting, debt management, and covenant reporting.
* Oversee accounts payable, credit control, and cash management processes.
* Work closely with the FP&A team to improve insight and provide strategic challenge to the Operations team.
* Continuously review and enhance financial processes, driving efficiency through automation and process improvement.
* Present financial results to key internal stakeholders including the Executive Team, Retail Directors, and Audit Committee.
* Lead a team of 20 with four direct reports, ensuring strong performance and development plans are in place.
* Manage internal budgeting processes, particularly across central overheads.
* Partner with auditors, banks, and other external stakeholders as required.
What We’re Looking For:
* ACA qualified with a strong technical accounting background.
* Prior experience in a similar Group Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role.
* Strong track record working in a listed or multi-site business environment.
* Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
* Confident communicator with experience engaging at Board and Executive level.
* Strong commercial acumen with the ability to challenge and influence decision-making.
* Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Contract
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Hospitality
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