Financial Controller

Our client is a progressive £10m player in the Events, Bars and Hospitality sector in London, with an impressive EBITDA from bars, venues and an innovative range of entertainment. Its fun and vibrant Senior Management team ensures a constantly evolving business at the forefront of London's social scene.

Key to the next stage of the company's development will be the appointment of a Financial Controller / Head of Finance, a number one role, reporting directly to the Board. The new Financial Controller / Head of Finance will take full responsibility for all aspects of Finance in the business, the lead role in working with external stakeholders, suppliers, banks and auditors. The role will:-

• Lead and develop the small team in finance, overseeing all day to day and monthly accounting
• Manage all internal and external financial reporting, including banking covenants
• Produce quality management accounts, forecasts and MI across the business
• Manage working capital, VAT, payroll and compliance in the business
• Lead the annual budgetary process, working closely with department heads and GMs
• Be a figurehead at head office, managing the head office link with sites and venues
• Highlight all key performance issues, constantly adding value to the commercial process
• Challenge the status quo, bringing ideas and improvements to the business
• Assess and develop controls and systems across finance, F&B, HR and IT.

The company has an impressive Board, with a record of success in the Hospitality and Entertainment sectors and is seeking a fun-loving Qualified Accountant / Finance Professional to join the Senior Management Team. You will have experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Finance Director in the Hospitality, Bars, Restaurants or Events multi-site sectors and be keen to take the lead role in a small quality Finance function in an evolving business.