Financial Controller / Head of Finance

KERB; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and rapidly growing food business as a Financial Controller, where you'll manage financial operations across the UK and internationally. This key leadership role offers the chance to make a significant impact while collaborating closely with operations and venue teams. You'll oversee budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, ensuring clarity in decision-making. With opportunities to mentor a high-performing team, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values inclusivity and professional growth. If you're ready to take the financial helm in a vibrant industry, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous F&B discount

25 days holiday + birthday day off

Health Cash Plan

Personal Wellbeing Allowance

CODE App Membership

Private Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle To Work scheme

Annual season ticket loan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Financial Controller role within hospitality.
• Experience in fast-paced, scaling finance functions.
• Strong proficiency in financial data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and reporting across venues.
• Drive annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and tax requirements.

Skills

Financial Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance with Financial Regulations

Education

ACCA/CIMA Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

SAP

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Description

Are you ready to support in taking the financial helm of one of the UK’s most exciting, dynamic and rapidly growing food businesses? KERB is on the hunt for an experienced, forward-thinking Finance Controller to manage our finance operations as we continue to grow across the UK and internationally.

Department: Finance

Location: Shoreditch, London

Compensation: £60,000 - £75,000 / year

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Controller will take ownership of day-to-day financial operations across all of KERB’s venues. This is a key leadership role that balances strategic oversight with hands-on delivery and an exciting opportunity to join a scaling business where you’ll have plenty of opportunity for creating impact. You’ll manage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and financial planning, ensuring clarity and confidence in decision-making as we scale.

Collaboration is key - you’ll work closely with the operations and venue teams, as well as central finance, to align financial planning with business objectives and contribute to strategic decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the financial operations within a thriving hospitality and events business while mentoring and developing a high-performing team.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee all financial operations, reporting, and controls across UK and international venues
• Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts and board reports
• Drive annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Ensure compliance with UK and international financial regulations and tax requirements
• Partner with venue GMs and department heads to evaluate performance and identify growth opportunities
• Implement systems improvements to streamline financial workflows and reporting
• Proactively work with KERB’s central finance team, operations and clients to ensure the invoiced debt is collected
• Collaborate with Operations and Venue teams to develop action plans that improve margins and drive profitability, optimise labour and overhead costs and improve cost management processes
• Provide training to operational teams on financial reporting to improve performance and accuracy
• Ensure costs are accurately captured and recorded in the correct periods
• Ensure all revenue is captured and recorded and that cash controls are in place
• Achievement of forecasts and budgets and relevant KPI’s
• Assist robust forecasting and budgeting processes to set measurable and achievable goals
• Assist with the preparation and filing of the quarterly VAT returns, oversee in-month and monthly P&L reviews with key internal stakeholders

What you'll bring to KERB

• Proven track record of success in a similar Financial Controller role, with the ability to quickly adapt and take ownership of duties within the hospitality or events industry
• Proven experience within a fast-paced, scaling business and finance function - preferably within the hospitality industry, with the ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently and accurately
• Qualified ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent qualification)
• Strong proficiency in financial data analysis, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and Google Workspace
• Experience with accounting software such as SAP (or equivalent), with advanced Excel skills
• Highly numerate and organised, capable of managing complex financial information efficiently
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism when handling confidential data and information
• Ability to manage your own workload while supervising and coaching the team, with a focus on creating and maintaining clear processes to ensure deadlines and controls are consistently met

What you'll get by joining KERB

• Generous F&B discount across KERB food and drinks
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) + birthday day off
• Health Cash Plan (BHSF)
• Personal Wellbeing Allowance (Juno)
• CODE App Membership
• Private Medical Insurance (Vitality)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle To Work scheme
• Annual season ticket loan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave after 2 years
• A London Living Wage and Disability Confident Committed employer
• A Best Companies accredited employer

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of our values, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusivity at KERB. We actively celebrate our teams’ different abilities, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone, from any background, is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. Applicants are encouraged to share with our People Team any accommodations or reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.