Group Financial Control Manager

RB Holdings; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday per year

Private medical and dental insurance

Enhanced employer pension contribution

Job summary

RB Holdings is seeking a Group Financial Control Manager to lead the financial control environment across its UK and US operations from Mayfair head office. You will own the month-end close, statutory reporting, treasury activities and external audits, while driving automation and process improvement.

Working with senior finance leaders, you will shape strategic decisions, manage liquidity, and support acquisitions and restructuring initiatives in a fast-paced, luxury hospitality group.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with UK GAAP, statutory reporting and audit expertise.
• Experience in financial control, tax compliance, treasury and cash flow forecasting.
• Proven track record of enhancing financial controls and automating processes.
• Experience in month-end reporting and balance sheet integrity.
• Excellent stakeholder management with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close with accurate reporting and strong controls.
• Drive finance transformation through automation and AI adoption.
• Own group-wide financial controls, statutory reporting, treasury and audits.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and liquidity planning.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide financial insight for strategy.
• Support acquisitions, expansion and corporate restructuring.
• Act as deputy to Group Financial Controller.

Skills

Financial analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Automation & finance systems

Month-end close

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Planful

Power BI

Power Platform

Python

Job description

RB Holdings is a leading luxury Hospitality & Leisure group, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences, exceptional service, and beautifully crafted spaces and products.

Founded in 2012 by visionary entrepreneur Robin Birley, the group is home to some of London’s most sought‑after private members’ clubs, including the iconic 5 Hertford Street and the elegant Oswald’s in Mayfair. Over the years, our portfolio has expanded to include the beloved Birley Bakery & Chocolate Shops in Chelsea and, most recently, our first international ventures — Maxime’s Club and Birley Bakery in New York City. Other group businesses include Birley Sandwiches, comprising 9 stores across the City and Canary Wharf.

In Summer 2027, we will unveil The Carrington, a business club located in Mayfair. It will blend elevated dining, a state‑of‑the‑art wellness centre, beautifully curated meeting and drawing rooms, and exceptional business support, all styled with the unmistakable flair that defines the Robin Birley clubs.

With the business growing at pace, this is an exciting time to join the company. We are now seeking a Group Financial Control Manager to join our Group Finance Team, working in close collaboration with senior finance leadership and based at our Head Office in Mayfair.

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact within one of the world’s most prestigious hospitality and leisure groups.

The key responsibilities of our Group Financial Control Manager will be:

• Play a key role in strengthening the financial control environment across a growing international hospitality group with operations in the UK and US.
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accurate reporting, robust controls and balance sheet integrity.
• Drive finance transformation through automation, AI adoption and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of Group-wide financial controls, statutory reporting, treasury activities and external audit delivery.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and liquidity planning to support business growth.
• Partner with senior leaders across the business, providing financial insight and influencing strategic decision‑making.
• Support strategic projects including acquisitions, business expansion and corporate restructuring initiatives.
• Act as a trusted deputy to the Group Financial Controller, helping deliver the Group's financial and commercial objectives.

The benefits you will receive as Group Financial Control Manager include:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Private medical and dental insurance with BUPA
• Enhanced employer contributions in our pension scheme

Experience and qualities required to be our Group Financial Control Manager include:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA), ideally trained within a Big Four or Top 10 practice, with strong technical expertise in UK GAAP, statutory reporting and audit.
• Strong experience across financial control, tax compliance, treasury management and cash flow forecasting, ideally within a multi-site or international organisation.
• Proven track record of enhancing financial controls, driving process improvements and delivering finance systems and automation projects.
• Solid experience in month-end reporting, balance sheet management and maintaining the integrity of financial reporting.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build trusted relationships with senior leaders and key business partners.
• Advanced analytical and systems capability, including ERP systems, reporting tools and finance technology solutions; experience with NetSuite, Planful, Power BI, Power Platform or Python is advantageous.
• Commercially astute, highly organised and detail‑oriented, with a proactive, hands‑on approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.