Head of Finance

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

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

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