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Group Finance Manager – London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

The Opportunity:

We are currently partnering with an incredibly prestigious, privately backed group that operates a portfolio of premium luxury wellness, boutique fitness, and high-end dining brands in Central London. With a combined turnover of circa £25m, around 300 employees, and 7 stunning sites across the capital, they represent the absolute pinnacle of premium hospitality and lifestyle.

Following significant recent investment into their flagship locations, they are looking to hire a sharp, commercially minded Group Finance Manager.

This is a brilliant, hands-on opportunity reporting directly to a dynamic Group Finance Director. You will take full ownership of the day-to-day finance operations across multiple trading entities, making it the perfect move for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves building strong partnerships with operational teams.

Key Responsibilities:

As Group Finance Manager, you will lead a small team and act as the financial linchpin for the group’s diverse portfolio:

  • Financial Management: Deliver comprehensive monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and commentary, supported by your team.
  • Commercial Business Partnering: Produce weekly flash trade reports and collaborate directly with General Managers and Heads of Department to spot trends, manage costs, and drive efficiency.
  • Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a dedicated team of three accounts assistants.
  • Group Consolidation: Oversee intercompany reconciliations, recharges, and consolidation across multiple luxury brands.
  • Operational Cash Flow & Core Finance: Maintain weekly cash flow forecasts and provide oversight for all AP, cash takings, and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Payroll & Tronc Oversight: Supervise group payroll processing (via an outsourced provider, Fourth) and coordinate with an external troncmaster to ensure accurate distribution compliance.
  • Compliance & Audit: Manage statutory compliance (VAT returns, PAYE) and prepare schedules for the year-end audit.

About you:

This role requires someone who loves a vibrant, face-to-face team culture and possesses the communication skills to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-finance teams.

  • Qualifications: You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
  • Experience: A proven background working with similar SME businesses—either in-house or making your first move out of practice. Prior experience in the hospitality, food & beverage (F&B), or leisure sector is a massive advantage.
  • Leadership: Demonstrated experience managing and developing junior finance staff.
  • Technical Savvy: Strong Excel skills (XLOOKUPs, pivot tables) are essential. Experience with Xero and exposure to EPOS systems will put you at a distinct advantage.
  • Work Style: A collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to confidently challenge department heads when discussing site budgets.

Why Apply?

If you are tired of dry, corporate finance roles and want to work with brands that are genuinely exciting, this is it. You will get direct exposure to senior leadership, high-level project work (like labour efficiency and cost analysis), and the chance to truly influence the financial direction of an expanding luxury portfolio.

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1164

Financial Controller, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

Are you ready to dive into London’s culinary scene? Our client, a respected entrepreneur in the restaurant industry, is on the lookout for a vibrant Financial Controller to join their team. If you have a passion for hospitality, aren’t afraid of hands-on work, and tech driven, this opportunity is tailor-made for you!

The ideal candidate will be someone with experience in London’s restaurant scene, familiar with different restaurant systems, and will be used to spinning lots of plates!

Excellent salary and company benefits on offer as well as hybrid working.

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 208 600 1164

Accounts Assistant, Mayfair Restaurant, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

Our client is a high profile, high volume multi-site restaurant company in Mayfair and they are seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to be fully accountable for the purchase ledger process:

Position duties:

  • Posting invoices
  • Preparing payments
  • Responding to accounts payable queries
  • Reconciling supplier statements
  • Reconciling bank statements

There is a lot more that can be added to this role as the person gets up to speed and wants to progress.

This position reports to a highly experienced fully qualified Financial Controller and the role will be split between two of the restaurants within the group.

For the most time, the successful candidate can work from home, although there will be need to visit the businesses possibly once per week. (maybe a little more to begin with, whilst training underway).

Although training will be given, a background in restaurant or hospitality would be advantageous.

Candidates should be able to work legally within the UK.

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1164

Management Accountant, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

Our client is an award-winning independent hospitality company operating across both retail and events in 4 iconic venues across London.

As they continue to grow over the next few years, they are looking for a new Management Accountant to come on-board and to help support this progress.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in producing month end accounts from start to finish, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm and drive, as well as being proactive, self-motivated and have the ability to influence and negotiate. Experience in managing accountant assistants is an important aspect of this role, you must possess leadership qualities and the drive to spearhead the department.  You will play an important part in challenging the day to day commercial success of the business and working closely with all department leaders to maximise profits.

You must also show:

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Self-motivation with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • A positive and enthusiastic attitude to your work
  • Flexibility and an adaptable approach to work requirements

Whilst the role will be based at one of their offices, the position will also involve visiting other sites within London.   The role will require meticulous organisation and ongoing co-ordination with the varying daily operational requirements of the various sites.

The successful candidate will be a key part of the senior team, who are responsible for driving all areas of the business. They will also be supporting the senior leaders in dealing with finance, accounting and finance risk matters. They will also be responsible for the financial compliance, cost controls, account reviews and reporting, forecasting and budgeting and provision of financial advice for the Company.

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 7714 236 469

Financial Controller, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

We are working with a London based Restaurant and Property Development group who are looking to in-source their accounting function due to significant planned growth in the London market.

The ideal candidate will have multi-site owner/operator experience and experience bringing in house an accounting function or setting up an accounting function in a start-up environment.

Offering a competitive salary, some of the key responsibilities will include:

  • Produce monthly management accounts
  • Proven IT skills including advanced Excel
  • Proven experience of implementing SOPs
  • Experience in the restaurant industry
  • Liaising with external accountants
  • Reporting to the owner and her advisors
  • Overseeing daily reconciliations
  • Inhouse payroll
  • Overseeing Purchase ledger and supplier payments

If this position is of interest, please get in touch with Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 7714 236469.

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