We are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the accounting department of this incredibly successful Hospitality brand.

This is not a back-office role. You will sit at the centre of commercial decision-making, working closely with the directors and the Heads of Department to drive financial performance, support growth planning, and maintain strong financial governance across all sites.

You will manage a small team and work closely with the operation team, with full ownership of the finance function both operationally and strategically.

The role:

• Shape and deliver the brand financial strategy, leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking across revenue, EBITDA, cash, and Capex.
• Ensure accurate, timely monthly reporting in line with Group and IFRS standards, with clear analysis of variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage the internal team and outsourced partners, ensuring high-quality outputs across AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, optimise working capital, and manage banking and FX exposure.
• Maintain strong internal controls, lead anti-fraud measures, and ensure compliance across VAT, tax, and payroll obligations.
• Support key departments with financial insights, KPI tracking, pricing, and profitability analysis across stores and channels.
• Own the ERP system, ensuring data integrity, process improvements, and alignment with Group tools and reporting.
• Oversee leases, licences, and insurance; support audits, claims, and finance transformation initiatives, including new store openings.
• Partner closely with Group Finance, IT, and Legal to ensure alignment on policies, systems, and cross-border activities.

About you:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Senior finance experience within restaurants or multi-site food & beverage
• Commercially minded – understands labour modelling, GP optimisation and site-level P&L dynamics
• Experience supporting new openings or business expansion phases
• Comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environment
• Confident presenting financial information to Directors and non-finance colleagues alike
• Hands-on, detail-driven and process-led
• Strong ERP and excel experience.
• Dynamic, flexible and collaborative – comfortable working across departments in a close-knit team