Job Description

GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

We are interested in speaking with an ambitious senior finance leader, ideally with previous Hospitality/Leisure Sector experience, seeking an exciting fast-paced growth opportunity within JRK Group, a well-funded muti disciplinary group, working across Franchised Restaurants (Slim Chickens and Wendy's), Mixed Use Real Estate and Construction & Fit Out.

The Group Financial Controller is a key leadership role within the accounting and financial reporting team, reporting directly to the CEO. As a key member of the senior finance team, you will manage a team accountants across four business units. In this critical "gearbox" role, you will be the central mechanism that ensures the team delivers its collective reporting, controls, and analysis obligations. You'll drive key partnerships across the business to ensure alignment and efficiency, with a core focus on driving accuracy and control of numbers to ensure the integrity of our financial data.

It is important the Group Financial Controller will share the CEO's vision and help to take the business to another level. And it's not just the business that's growing; this role is likely to develop to Finance Director soon.

The Group Financial Controller will report to the CEO and take an immediate seat at senior management level, The successful candidate will lead a medium sized finance team and work very closely with colleagues based across 3-4 often business entities.

This is a pivotal leadership role leading a growing team and as such needs to be office based (in Wimbledon) to develop, coach and build the team as the business enters a high growth phase which will see it grow from 25m to 70m.

The primary objective is to ensure accurate ?nancial reporting, effective ?nancial planning and analysis, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. You'll collaborates with senior management and department heads to support strategic decision-making and drive ?nancial performance.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Financial Planning and Strategy

Support the development of ?nancial strategies, goals, and initiatives aligned with the overall business objectives of the Group.

Provide ?nancial insights and recommendations to senior management on cost control measures, and pro?tability improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate potential investments, acquisitions, and capital expenditure projects.

Financial Reporting and Analysis

Prepare and review timely and accurate ?nancial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash ?ow statements, in compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Conduct in-depth ?nancial analysis to assess the ?nancial performance, identify trends, and provide insights and recommendations to senior management.

Develop and maintain key ?nancial metrics and KPIs to monitor business performance and support strategic decision-making.

Budgeting and Forecasting

Lead the annual budgeting process for the Group, collaborating with department heads to develop detailed budgets and ?nancial forecasts.

Monitor actual ?nancial performance against budgeted targets, analyse variances, and provide explanations and recommendations to address deviations.

Assist in the development of ?nancial models and projections to support long-term planning and capital investment decisions.

Cash Flow Management

Manage cash ?ow, monitor liquidity positions, and optimize working capital management across the Group.

Oversee treasury functions, including banking relationships, cash ?ow forecasting, and risk management strategies.

Ensure accurate and timely processing of accounts payable and monitor collections and payment activities.

Financial Controls and Compliance

Establish and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and internal policies.

Coordinate and oversee internal and external audits, ensuring timely completion and resolution of audit ?ndings.

Work with external consultant to optimise tax efficiencies (Capital Allowances etc.)

Stay updated with changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements and implement necessary adjustments to ?nancial processes and reporting.

Team Management and Development

Lead and mentor the ?nance team, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.

Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning to enhance the skills and capabilities of the ?nance staff.

Ensure effective communication and coordination within the ?nance team and across other departments.

Payroll Management

Oversee the effective management of hospitality payroll, meet deadlines and demonstrate controls.

Quali?cations and Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related ?eld

ACA, ACCA, CMA/CGMA quali?ed

Proven experience (ideally 5+ years post quali?cation) in ?nancial management and accounting, within the hospitality industry or a multi-unit organisation.

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, ?nancial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Strong analytical and ?nancial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex ?nancial data and provide strategic insights.

Excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and ?nancial analysis techniques.

Pro?ciency in ?nancial software and systems, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.

Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, and compliance.

Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse ?nance team.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

Person Pro?le

Experienced ?nancial leader, competent, con?dent self-starter

Roll sleeves up & get stuck in role

Can bring in structure & processes

Can build a team & lead it

Experience with lenders preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 65,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Education:

Bachelor's (required)
Experience:

Financial accounting: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

ACCA (preferred)
Work Location: In person