Head of Finance, Hospitality, East Midlands.

£90,000

I’m working with an exciting (and delicious!) brand that boasts several sites across the East Midlands.

The business has witnessed growth and has great plans over the next few years, which is why they are now looking for an experienced Head of Finance to report directly to the CFO.

The Financial Controller will take control of the finance department and be responsible for the end-to-end finance processes.

This role will be integral in delivering robust controls and processes as well as accurate financial reporting and data.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee month-end processes and control.
• Implementing robust financial controls across the business and a culture of continuous review.
• Ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures
• Oversee and be accountable for the sales ledger and credit control processes.
• Preparing and presenting monthly management accounts and KPI reports.
• Working with HR on Payroll, employee benefits and expenses policy and processes
• Working with Marketing to evaluate project spending and ROI.
• Managing cash flow, identifying working capital opportunities, and supporting regulatory reporting.
• Managing CAPEX and OPEX spending, including finance leases and accounting.
• Working with accountants to produce Statutory accounts and any future audit requirements.
• Reviewing systems and controls, their appropriateness going forward and making recommendations for change.
• Finance lead on system implementation projects such as accounting software, and MRP software.
• Providing Ad hoc support to the MD.

The Perfect Candidate:

• A qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Similar experience in the industry is a MUST, either in Hospitality or Leisure, ideally in a multi-site organisation.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced and growing environment.
• Previous experience in implementing day-to-day financial controls.
• Previous experience in a management reporting and financial controls-based role.