Finance Director, Hospitality, Restaurants in London, London

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.