Job Description

Location:

Farringdon, London (with travel to multiple sites across London)

Salary:

Up to 70,000 + exceptional benefits

Start Date:

1st August

The Opportunity

In the beating heart of London, a pioneering hospitality and lifestyle brand--redefining luxury co-living, workspace, and leisure--seeks a visionary

Financial Controller

to architect its financial future. This is your chance to join a dynamic, fast-growing enterprise that blends the energy of a members' club with the sophistication of high-end hospitality.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, you'll wield significant influence over financial strategy, systems innovation, and team development. This role offers unparalleled autonomy to shape a finance function poised for exponential growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership:

Own month-end processes, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial planning. Present insights to leadership, guiding high-stakes decisions in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Systems Transformation:

Revolutionize financial infrastructure--optimize Xero, Mews, and Payhawk integrations, design scalable processes for new site launches, and pioneer tech-driven solutions (AI tools welcome).

Risk & Control:

Safeguard the business through robust payment controls, fraud prevention, and meticulous supplier management.

Team Development:

Mentor and upskill a talented finance team (3-4 reports), fostering a business-partnering mindset to support house managers and operational leaders.

Growth Enablement:

Create agile financial frameworks for multi-site expansion, ensuring seamless reporting across diverse landlords and sub-brands (gym, workspace, F&B).
Essential:

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

with audit/statutory accounts expertise.

Proven People Leadership:

Experience managing finance teams in high-growth environments (e.g., scaling from 1 to 5+ sites).

Systems Pioneer:

Track record of owning financial tech stacks (Xero preferred) and driving transformation.

Industry Background:

Hospitality, F&B, multi-site retail, or consumer brands--bonus points for boutique/start-up energy.

Personality:

Extroverted, socially adept, and relentlessly adaptable. Thrives in chaos, solves problems creatively, and radiates positive energy.
Desirable:

Experience in property management, co-living, or luxury lifestyle sectors. Passion for community-driven brands and operational innovation.
The Culture

Vibrant & Social:

Quarterly CEO-hosted parties, summer BBQs, Christmas events, and an "entertainment budget" that fuels unforgettable team experiences.

Agile & Entrepreneurial:

No two months are alike--expect constant change, creative freedom, and the thrill of building something extraordinary.

Inclusive & Huggy:

A tight-knit, socially charged team where introverts need not apply. Think siblings, not colleagues.
Perks

Salary:

65,000 - 70,000

Benefits:

Private BUPA healthcare, cash plan (dental/prescriptions), 25 days holiday + birthday off, pension, cycle-to-work scheme, workplace nursery support.

Lifestyle:

Free access to onsite gym, cinema, and restaurant; flexibility for gym mornings/remote Fridays; global travel perks.
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This role demands immediate impact.

Notice periods under 1 month preferred

(max 4 weeks).

Interview Process:

Initial Teams call with the Head of Finance. In-person skills assessment + team interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 65,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance Private medical insurance Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person