Group Financial Controller

JR United Kingdom; Antrim; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a Group Financial Controller to lead their finance team through a transformative phase. This newly created role will be pivotal in shaping financial operations, enhancing reporting clarity, and integrating new systems to support the group’s growth. You will play a crucial role in driving process improvements and fostering a collaborative environment. If you are an experienced finance professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for leadership, this opportunity offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years post-qualified experience in finance.
• Experience in a Financial Controller or Head of Finance role.
• Comfortable with ERP systems and improving automation.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a capable finance team.
• Delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Driving process improvements and better automation across finance.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash Flow Planning

Leadership

Process Improvement

Collaboration

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Sage

SAP

Dynamics

Job description

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We're delighted to be partnered with our client, recruiting for a Group Financial Controller. This is a newly created role - set at the centre of a growing hospitality group’s next chapter.

With 7 locations, they’re investing in the right systems, people and structure to support long-term growth. This role will be key to making that happen - blending hands-on leadership with strategic oversight.

Why here?

With new systems being introduced and operations becoming more complex, this role has been designed to bring stronger leadership, clearer reporting, and better integration across the group. You'll have the chance to shape how finance operates day-to-day, while also influencing the wider business through insight and collaboration.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and mentoring a capable finance team.
• Delivering monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Managing group budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.
• Overseeing the implementation and integration of new financial systems.
• Driving process improvements and better automation across finance.

What you need:

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (5+ years post-qualified)
• Experience in a Financial Controller / Head of Finance role.
• Confident leading finance in a group or multi-entity structure.
• Comfortable with ERP systems and improving automation (e.g. Sage, SAP, Dynamics etc.)
• A commercial mindset and collaborative leadership style.

? Based in Dunadry (Finance Head Office) | Hybrid working available

Curious and want to find out more? Apply or email your CV to lmckinley@simplescaling for a confidential chat.