Financial Controller - UK + EU

Azumi Restaurant Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Azumi Restaurant Group is seeking a qualified Financial Controller to own financial control and performance across our UK and European restaurant portfolio. This hands-on role combines strong technical control with commercial analysis in a fast-paced, multi-site hospitality environment.

You will work with the Head of FP&A and senior operational leaders to uphold governance and help our restaurants perform at their best, delivering timely reporting and robust financial processes across the group.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• 5+ years of senior finance experience, hospitality/retail or multi-site consumer business a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L analysis and financial insight with senior operational teams.
• Partner across Operations, Supply Chain and Marketing to improve performance.
• Track KPIs and translate data into actionable commercial insight.
• Support financial planning for new openings and build business-case models.
• Manage budgets and forecasts as part of the global FP&A process.
• Produce monthly management accounts with commentary and ensure controls.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP platforms

Financial systems

Data analysis tools

Job description

Azumi is looking for a qualified Financial Controller to take responsibility for financial control and performance across our UK and European restaurant portfolio.

This is a hands-on role for someone who likes being close to the business. You'll combine strong technical financial control with commercial analysis and business partnering in a fast-paced, multi-site hospitality environment, working with our Head of FP&A and senior operational leaders to maintain strong financial governance and help our restaurants perform at their best.

What you'll be doing

• Working with senior operational teams on P&L ownership, analysis and financial insight
• Partnering across Operations, Supply Chain and Marketing to find ways to improve financial performance
• Tracking performance against key KPIs and turning the numbers into clear, actionable commercial insight
• Supporting financial planning for new restaurant openings and building models for business cases
• Managing budget and forecast submissions as part of the global FP&A process
• Producing accurate, timely monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet and cash flow) with clear commentary
• Maintaining strong internal controls and ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards
• Overseeing day-to-day financial processes, including accounting, treasury and tax compliance
• Delivering reporting in line with group and regulatory requirements, and supporting the global audit process

What we're looking for

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum five years' experience in senior finance roles; hospitality, retail or another multi-site consumer business is a plus
• Strong working knowledge of ERP platforms, financial systems and data analysis tools
• Confidence using data to spot trends and support decisions
• The ability to turn financial information into practical insight for non-finance colleagues
• A commercial, curious mindset, and the confidence to challenge constructively
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the credibility to build strong relationships with senior operational leaders

You'll join a global hospitality group behind some of the world's best-known restaurant brands, including Zuma, ROKA, Oblix and INKO NITO. You'll work across an international, multi-brand portfolio, with real visibility of the UK and European business and close contact with senior leaders.