Location: Kirkcaldy Base salary: £60,000 – £80,000 per annum depending on the experience & Bonus of 15% on achieving KPI’s Reports to: CFO Manages: Management Accountant, Commercial Analyst, Transactional Finance Team Role Purpose To lead the day-to-day group finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate management reporting, disciplined cashflow forecasting, and effective working capital management across a diversified group including hospitality, convenience retail, franchise operations and property. The Group Financial Controller will act as the internal financial control and cash lead, supporting the CFO with high-quality information, challenge and forward-looking insight. Key Responsibilities Financial control & governance: Own group-wide accounting policies and internal financial controls Ensure balance sheet integrity across all entities Oversee month-end close and MI production across the group Review, challenge and sign off management accounts before submission to CFO Ensure timely and accurate statutory information is prepared for: External auditors Advisors CFO-led audit process Maintain strong intercompany controls and reconciliations Cashflow & Working Capital (internal Ownership) Own the 13-week rolling cashflow forecast for the group Monitor daily and weekly cash position and short-term liquidity Scenario model cash impacts of: Sales volatility Development spend Supplier price changes Work with CFO to inform payment prioritisation and funding decisions Drive improvements in: Debtor days Creditor days Stock and cash conversion Credit Control & Receivables Own group credit control framework and escalation process Oversee aged debt across: Franchisees Commercial tenants Intercompany balances Approve payment plans and commence with legal escalation where required Ensure robust, timely reporting of receivables and arrears Commercial & Cost Oversight Work with the Commercial Analyst to: Challenge cost increases Identify margin erosion Support supplier negotiations with data Review profitability by: Site Business unit Format (stores, hotels, QSR, property) Highlight cost-saving and margin-improvement opportunities to CFO Leadership & Team Management Lead and develop the finance team Set clear responsibilities, deadlines and KPIs Ensure transactional work is completed accurately and on time Drive process improvements and better use of systems Act as the escalation point for finance issues across the group Candidate Profile Essential skills & qualifications: Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA) Strong experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role Proven ability to manage cashflow forecasting and working capital Experience in multi-entity, multi-site or cash-intensive environments Strong technical accounting and MI review skills Comfortable working in an owner-led business with clear accountability Desirable Skills & Qualifications Exposure to retail, hospitality, property or franchise models Experience improving finance processes and controls Ability to partner operational teams constructively Perks & Benefits Weekly Pay (No more waiting for monthly pay day!) Colleague discount of 10% within our retail stores and Subway, and 50% within our Pizza Hut delivery sites. Refer a friend bonus. We recognise your loyalty! Your dedication is recognised with special anniversary rewards and celebrations as you grow with us. Be part of a high-energy, ambitious group where creativity and new ideas are encouraged, allowing you to prosper and flourish as we succeed together. Access to GroceryAid, a confidential support service offering emotional, practical, and financial help to people working across the entire grocery industry. If you enjoy the challenge of owner-led businesses and have a proven track record of driving process improvements and robust cashflow forecasting, we invite you to apply. Join us and play a central role in our high-energy, ambitious group.