Finance Controller: Lead Multi-Site Finance & Process Improvements

Flat Iron - Beef HQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Flat Iron - Beef HQ in London is seeking a Financial Controller to lead our finance function. Reporting to Head of Finance, you will manage a team of five, own the period-end close, oversee management accounts and financial controls, and drive improvements as we expand.

You will partner with cross-functional teams across Beef HQ to support new openings, strengthen controls across restaurant-level operations, and prepare for audits.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience as Financial Controller or Finance Manager for 2+ years.
• Experience in multi-site hospitality, leisure or retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of five.
• Own the period-end close and reduce cycle time from 11 to 6 days.
• Oversee management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
• Manage restaurant-level controls including stock, GP, cash, payroll and tronc.
• Lead the year-end audit and ensure statutory compliance.
• Improve and automate finance processes to support growth.
• Partner with teams across Beef HQ to support new restaurant openings.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Flat Iron - Beef HQ in London is seeking a Financial Controller to lead our finance function. Reporting to Head of Finance, you will manage a team of five, own the period-end close, oversee management accounts and financial controls, and drive improvements as we expand.

You will partner with cross-functional teams across Beef HQ to support new openings, strengthen controls across restaurant-level operations, and prepare for audits.