Finance Director, Restaurant Group, London (Hybrid). 95k

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing restaurant group is seeking a Finance Director to lead its finance function. The role involves shaping financial strategy, managing key relationships, and driving performance analysis. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in finance, particularly within the hospitality sector, and possess strategic and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a successful Head of Finance or Finance Director.
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant.
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting.
• Drive site-level performance analysis and deliver actionable recommendations.
• Own cashflow management, supplier relationships, and banking/investor reporting.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA, FCA, CIMA, ACCA

Job description

We’re thrilled to be partnering with a growing restaurant group renowned for delivering vibrant, high-energy dining experiences inspired by authentic Mediterranean flavours.

With a strong financial foundation and a clear vision for future growth, the group is now looking for a Finance Director to lead its finance function and play a central role in the next phase of expansion.

As Finance Director, you will work closely with the Owner and Operations Director to shape and drive the financial and commercial strategy across the group.

We’re seeking a hands-on, commercially astute finance leader who understands the fast-paced world of hospitality.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 reporting
• Partner with the Owner and Ops Director to support commercial decisions and business strategy
• Drive site-level performance analysis and deliver actionable recommendations
• Own cashflow management, supplier relationships, and banking/investor reporting
• Review 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 Director
• Qualified, or part-qualified accountant (CPA, FCA, CIMA, ACCA)
• Up-to-date knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable rolling up your sleeves in a hands-on, founder-led environment