Group Financial Controller

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”
- Henry Ford.
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a growing hospitality organisation to recruit a Group Financial Controller.Our client is seeking a qualified Finance professional who has a solid background in the hospitality industry and can demonstrateexcellent 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 maximised
- 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
- Manage internal and external audits when they occur

To be considered for the role of Group Financial Controller, the following attributes are required:

- 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

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.