Financial Controller

Investigo; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a Financial Controller to manage financial reporting and compliance. This role requires a chartered accountant with experience in financial control and a strong communication skillset. The position offers hybrid working arrangements in London with a salary range of £75,000 - £80,000 plus a 10% bonus.

Benefits

10% bonus

Hybrid working model (3 days in office, 2 remote)

Qualifications

• Chartered accountant with financial control experience.
• Strong communicator, adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• FMCG / Hospitality background is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet).
• Oversee year-end accounts and coordinate audits.
• Lead a finance team and manage external service providers.

Skills

Financial control

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

Financial Controller

Scale up - Beverages / Hospitality Brand

£75,000 - £80,000 + 10% bonus & benefits

West London offices - hybrid 3 days pw / 2 remote

x2 Direct Reports

START DATE - Immediate or up to 1 month notice max*

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare timely monthly financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, variance analysis) in GBP and EUR.
• Manage month-end close and group financial consolidation, including cost control and promotional spend.
• Oversee year-end accounts, statutory filings, and external audits in compliance with UK GAAP.
• Supervise accounts payable/receivable, credit control, and intercompany transactions.
• Monitor cash flow forecasts, approve forex and payments.
• Strengthen internal controls and maintain finance systems (Xero).
• Ensure VAT filings compliance with HMRC and regulatory bodies.
• Coordinate payroll processing with external providers.
• Support operational finance activities, including demand planning and inventory management.
• Lead and develop the finance team and manage external service providers.
• Ensure adherence to legal, tax, and regulatory requirements.

Experience & Skills

• Financial control or senior accounting background
• Chartered accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Skilled with finance systems
• Business-focused, strong communicator, adaptable
• FMCG / Hospitality Background Advantageous

Availability

• Immediately Available / very soon to be