Finance Director, Restaurant Group, London Hybrid. 95k

You'll bring a deep understanding of the industry’s operational mechanics – from margin control and labour management to site-level performance – and be confident translating numbers into clear, actionable insight.Job Description

Develop and manage key relationships and respective Senior Leadership Team and the Group Heads of Department Managers in providing financial support and understanding of short and long-term financial plans.Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reportingPartner with the Owner and Ops Director to support commercial decisions and business strategyDrive site-level performance analysis and deliver actionable recommendationsOwn cashflow management, supplier relationships, and banking/investor reportingReview the financial performance of each department with an analysis of variances, forecasts and budgets.Challenge existing strategies and/or recommend alternate strategies to improve the effectiveness of the business or financial management continually.Promote, drive and maximise GOP Theoretical Flow Through concept across the departments.Responsible for the analysis and interpretation of the financial data and communicating this in a comprehensible form, of meaningful variations in the operations.To seek, identify and implement throughout the site best practices that will serve to enhance revenues, and guest service, and improve cost and productivity efficiencies.

The Ideal Candidate

A proven track record as a successful Head of Finance or Finance DirectorQualified, or part-qualified accountant CPA, FCA, CIMA, ACCAUp-to-date knowledge and experience in the hospitality industryStrategic thinking and problem-solving skillsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsComfortable rolling up your sleeves in a hands-on, founder-led environment