Finance Manager - London

Nightcap plc; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in London is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, manage a small team, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have strong qualifications in financial and management accounting, alongside proven experiences in audit coordination and cash flow management. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation including a bonus and various employee perks.

Benefits

50% discount on food and drink

Discounts with various businesses

Early access to pay through Wagestream

4x salary life assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience in statutory accounts preparation, tax computations, and audit coordination.
• Strong grounding in both financial accounting and management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• Oversee the preparation of accurate and insightful management accounts.
• Take ownership of weekly cashflow forecasting and cash management processes.
• Line-manage and develop two Management Accountants.
• Champion process automation and efficiency improvements across financial systems.

Skills

Financial accounting

Management accounting

Cashflow management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Business Central

Xero

CaseWare

Job description

Finance Manager

Location: Soho, London (Hybrid - 3 days in the office per week)

• 70-75,000 + Bonus
• An amazing 50% discount on food and drink across all our awesome venues.
• Deals and discounts with a wide range of businesses through our discount portal.
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream.
• 4 x salary life assurance to support your loved ones if the worst happens.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides consultation sessions on mental health, well-being and finance, grants, and any other needed support.
• Training and development opportunities. We're invested in your success during your time with us!
• Fun and vibrant working environment with a fantastic team.

About Us

We are one of the UK's leading hospitality groups, operating 44 bars and late-night venues across multiple vibrant brands nationwide. Our business is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and ambitious - with a focus on growth, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The Role

We're looking for a technically strong and commercially minded Finance Manager to join our Group Finance team in Soho. This is a pivotal mid-senior role responsible for leading the day-to-day finance operations, overseeing all aspects of financial and management accounting, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of group reporting.

The successful candidate will manage a team of two Management Accountants, working closely with the CFO to deliver robust financial reporting, cashflow management, and process improvements across our portfolio of 44 trading sites.

This is a truly hands-on role for someone who thrives on both detail and leadership-equally confident digging into the numbers as they are guiding and coordinating a team. It's a standout opportunity to step up into a broad, group-level position at the heart of a fast-growing, multi-brand hospitality business, offering real scope to make an impact and grow with the company.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Compliance

• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements in line with FRS 102.
• Hands-on preparation of statutory accounts and corporation tax computations (using appropriate accounting and tax software).
• Manage the annual audit process, liaising directly with external auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of VAT, Corporation Tax, PAYE, and other HMRC submissions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and group policies.

Management Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee the preparation of accurate and insightful management accounts, including site-level P&Ls and variance analysis.
• Support the CFO in preparing consolidated group reports, board packs, and KPI dashboards.
• Provide financial insight to operational teams to drive performance and improve profitability across sites.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and clear communication across brands.

Cashflow & Working Capital

• Take ownership of weekly cashflow forecasting and cash management processes.
• Monitor working capital, supplier payments, and bank reconciliations, ensuring sufficient liquidity across the group.
• Identify and implement opportunities to optimise cash management and financial efficiency.

Team Leadership

• Line-manage and develop two Management Accountants, providing guidance, mentoring, and clear progression pathways.
• Support the upskilling of the wider finance team and encourage a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Champion process automation and efficiency improvements across financial and operational systems (e.g. Business Central, POS, payroll, and banking platforms).
• Collaborate with site and head-office teams to streamline financial workflows and reporting accuracy.

About You

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent) with at least 3-5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong grounding in both financial accounting and management accounting.
• Proven experience in statutory accounts preparation, tax computations, and audit coordination.
• Excellent working knowledge of accounting and tax software (e.g. Business Central, Xero, CaseWare, or similar platforms).
• Experience in multi-site, hospitality, or retail environments preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills - able to partner effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on, and organised - comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced business.