Finance Director, Hospitality, Restaurants, London.120k to 130k
I’m working with a fast-growing, dynamic company that is seeking a highly skilled Finance Director to take ownership of its financial operations.This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Director looking to make a real impact in a successful Hospitality brand.
As Finance Director, you will work closely with the board of directors to shape and drive the financial and commercial strategy across the group.
We’re seeking a hands-on, commercially astute finance leader who understands the fast-paced world of hospitality.You'll bring a deep understanding of the industry’s operational mechanics and be confident translating numbers into clear, actionable insight.
Job Description
* Develop and manage key relationships and respective Senior Leadership Team and the Group Heads of Department Managers in providing financial support and understanding of short and long-term financial plans.
* Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
* Partner with the Owner and Ops Director to support commercial decisions and business strategy
* Drive site-level performance analysis and deliver actionable recommendations
* Own cashflow management, supplier relationships, and banking/investor reporting
* Review the financial performance of each department with an analysis of variances, forecasts and budgets.
* Challenge existing strategies and/or recommend alternate strategies to improve the effectiveness of the business or financial management continually.
* Promote, drive and maximise GOP Theoretical Flow Through concept across the departments.
* Responsible for the analysis and interpretation of the financial data and communicating this in a comprehensible form, of meaningful variations in the operations.
* To seek, identify and implement throughout the site best practices that will serve to enhance revenues, and guest service, and improve cost and productivity efficiencies.
The Ideal Candidate
* A proven track record as a successful Finance Director, or a no.1 in the finance department.
* Qualified accountant (FCA, CIMA, ACCA).8 years PQE minimum.
* Restaurant, multisite experience.
* Power BI savvy.
* Experienced with equity raises, debt raises, refinancing or exit.
* Comfortable preparing investor-grade board packs.
* Banking experience.
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