Job Title: Senior Finance Manager
Reporting To: Group Financial Controller
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £70,000 to £75,000 DOE

Overview:
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic, and commercially minded Senior Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finances for a business unit or brand within this renowned restaurant group.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive finance leader to collaborate closely with the brand’s Managing Director, as well as the Operations and Sales & Marketing Leads, driving strategic decision-making and ensuring financial excellence.

You will play a key role in managing the brand’s financial health, contributing to its growth and success while partnering with the centralised finance team to align with the group’s objectives and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1.

Financial Leadership

• Take full ownership of end-to-end financial management for a specific brand or group of brands, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review and present monthly management accounts, including detailed commentary on variances and performance.
• Develop and present board packs, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Join the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring alignment with the brand’s strategic goals and the group’s financial framework.

2.

Strategic Partnership

• Identify opportunities to enhance profitability and implement cost efficiencies across the brand.
• Support the creation of business cases for new initiatives, expansions, and investments.
• Deliver data-driven insights to inform strategic planning and execution.

3.

Team Collaboration & Management

• Work closely with the centralised Group Finance team to maintain consistency in reporting, compliance, and best practices.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to junior finance team members, fostering a culture of growth and excellence.

4.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with group-wide policies, financial controls, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee cashflow management and ensure effective working capital management for the brand(s).
• Support external audits and year-end processes.

Key Skills & Experience Required:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least five years of post-qualification experience, preferably in the hospitality or retail sector.
• Proven experience in a senior finance role, managing multi-site entities.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to present complex data effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and nurture relationships across all levels.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Power BI) and advanced Excel skills.