Financial Controller / Head of Finance

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to lead financial operations as they expand. This exciting role involves overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while collaborating with various teams to align financial strategies with business objectives. You will mentor a high-performing finance team and implement system improvements to enhance workflows. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, offering generous benefits and a vibrant work culture. If you are ready to make a significant impact in a scaling business, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous food and beverage discounts

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Wellbeing allowance

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Season ticket loan

Enhanced family leave policies

London Living Wage

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Recognition as a Best Companies employer

Qualifications

• Proven success in a Financial Controller role within hospitality or events.
• Strong financial data analysis skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload and supervise a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and reporting across UK and international venues.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Collaborate with venue teams to improve margins and manage costs.

Skills

Financial Data Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Compliance

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Tools

Excel

Google Workspace

SAP

Job description

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Financial Controller / Head of Finance, London

Client:

KERB

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job 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 seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Finance Controller to manage our finance operations as we expand across the UK and internationally.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Finance Controller will oversee daily financial operations across all KERB venues. This leadership role combines strategic oversight with hands-on management, offering an exciting opportunity to influence a scaling business. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and financial planning to support confident decision-making.

Collaboration is essential — you’ll work closely with operations, venue teams, and central finance to align financial strategies with business goals and contribute to strategic decisions. This role also involves mentoring a high-performing finance team within a vibrant hospitality and events environment.

What you'll be doing

• Oversee financial operations, reporting, and controls across UK and international venues.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and reports for the board.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international financial and tax regulations.
• Partner with venue GMs and department heads to evaluate performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Implement system improvements for financial workflows and reporting.
• Work proactively with central finance, operations, and clients to ensure timely debt collection.
• Collaborate with venue teams to improve margins, manage costs, and enhance profitability.
• Train operational teams on financial reporting to boost performance and accuracy.
• Ensure costs and revenues are accurately recorded and cash controls are maintained.
• Achieve forecasted budgets and KPIs.
• Support robust forecasting and budgeting with measurable goals.
• Assist with quarterly VAT returns and oversee P&L reviews with stakeholders.

What you'll bring to KERB

• Proven success in a similar Financial Controller role, ideally within hospitality or events.
• Experience in a fast-paced, scaling business, with ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Strong financial data analysis skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for presenting to non-finance stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Workspace, and accounting software like SAP.
• Highly organized, numerate, and discreet with confidential data.
• Ability to manage workload and supervise a team, creating clear processes to meet deadlines and controls.

What you'll get by joining KERB

• Generous food and beverage discounts.
• 25 days holiday plus birthday off.
• Wellbeing allowance, private medical insurance, and employee assistance program.
• Season ticket loan and enhanced family leave policies.
• London Living Wage and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Recognition as a Best Companies employer.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, celebrating diversity in all forms. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage sharing any accommodations needed during recruitment.

KERB is a business that empowers independent food entrepreneurs through markets, workshops, consultancy, and more, both in the UK and internationally. Our mission is to create opportunities and joy through great food for everyone with a spark to ignite it.