London
We're partnering with a high-growth, founder-led hospitality business to appoint a Permanent Head of Finance at an exciting stage in its journey.
This is a pivotal leadership role, with responsibility for financial control, reporting, compliance, and supporting operational decision-making across a multi-site environment.
The Role
You'll take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while also partnering closely with the wider business to drive performance and insight. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading month-end close, financial reporting, and control processes
- Ensuring full compliance across HMRC, payroll, and statutory requirements
- Partnering with operations to provide meaningful financial insight and support decision-making
- Driving improvements in systems, processes, and reporting capabilities (including use of data and AI)
- Supporting the broader commercial strategy and growth plans of the business
About You
We're looking for a commercially minded finance leader who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Ideally ACA (or equivalent) qualified
- Strong financial control background, ideally within a multi-site, consumer-facing or hospitality business
- Experience managing HMRC compliance and payroll processes
- Able to translate financial data into clear, actionable insight
- Hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable in a founder-led business
- Interest in systems, process improvement, and leveraging data/technology
The Opportunity
- Join a high-growth, ambitious business with strong leadership and clear expansion plans
- Play a key role in shaping the next phase of growth
- High visibility across the senior leadership team
- London-based, with a hybrid working model
