Job Description

Our client is seeking a qualified Finance professional who has a solid background in the hospitality industry and can demonstrate excellent leadership skills. The company operate a hybrid working policy with 4 days per week based at their east London office.
Responsibilities of the Group Financial Controller will include but not limited to:

• Provide financial guidance in the formulation and implementation of the Business Plan, Budget and Key Performance Objectives
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts
• Ensure that all accounting processes are in line with GAAP
• Monitor cash-flow across the Group and ensure projection is maintained and performance is maximized
• Produce and review reconciled monthly balance sheet
• Implement and review financial controls and policies
• Provision of a range of financial analysis
• Keep updated with finance related legislation changes
• Consolidate and provide monthly financial reports
• Manage, coach and develop the team
• Ensure timely submission of payroll and statutory accounts
• Implement and maintain acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required
• Maintain business control to ensure that all revenues and profits are maximised
• Responsible for the management accounts to explain budget variances
• Work efficiently with all departments to reduce debt and follow up with Debtors
• Advise on corrective action needed for deficiencies in accounting and control (P&L)
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with the stakeholders of the Group
• Evaluate existing internal control measures that apply to accounting procedures and computer systems as per policies and procedures of the Group
• Manage internal and external audits when they occur

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Experience of working in the hotel industry
• Good working knowledge of Sage 200
• Experience of managing a team
• Ability to lead on strategic development
• Experience of implementation of financial systems