Interim Finance Director – Exciting Hospitality Opportunity

• Salary: £100k - £120k + bonus up to 30%
• Contract: 12 months
• Sector: multi-site hospitality
• Location: remote with regular travel to offices (Essex) and stores

We are partnering with a high-growth, multi-site hospitality group seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director to join the Management Board during a pivotal phase of expansion. If you thrive in fast-paced, multi-unit hospitality or retail environments and have a proven track record in financial leadership, this is your chance to make a real impact.

About the Group

• Leading UK franchise operator with 100+ sites
• Operates well-known coffee and quick-service brands, with further acquisitions and new store openings planned
• Core values: Excellence, integrity, teamwork, and community focus

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will lead the Group’s finance function, guiding strategic decision-making, managing lender relationships, and strengthening the finance team. Key responsibilities include:

• Full P&L, cashflow, and covenant management
• Overseeing budgets, forecasts, and capex governance
• Leading statutory accounts, audits, and compliance
• Providing commercial insight to support operational and strategic initiatives

Ideal Candidate

• Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with FD or Head of Finance experience in multi-site retail/hospitality
• Expertise in cashflow management, lender negotiations, and covenant compliance
• Hands-on, commercially minded, analytical, and skilled in team leadership
• Confident communicator with Board-level influence