Group Financial Controller - Fixed Term

The Inn Collection Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning hospitality company in Newcastle is seeking a Fixed Term Group Financial Controller for maternity cover. This senior role involves leading a large finance team, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with key business leaders. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of PQE and a strong background in financial management and controls. The role allows for some home working after the training period.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday on your birthday

50% off food at any of our Inns

Free on-site parking

Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams across multiple levels.
• Track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing others.
• Experience in business partnering with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of thirteen across Accounting, Compliance, and Reporting.
• Finance business partner to Operations and People Director.
• Oversee statutory audit and balance sheet reviews.

Skills

Passion for control and compliance

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Advanced Excel

Consolidation and accounting excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree 2:1 or above

Fully qualified ACA/ACCA or CIMA with approx. 10 years+ PQE

Tools

ERP / Accounting systems

Job description

Overview

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focused, warmth, and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

How we say thank you!

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.
• Enjoy the convenience of free on-site parking

Rooted in the North, our support hub at Quorum Business Park in Newcastle serves as a central space where all our departments come together to collaborate and innovate. Located in a thriving business community, it reflects our strong connection to the region while providing a modern, dynamic environment to drive our collective success.

Role Overview

You’ll Fit Right Inn... We have an exciting opportunity for a Fixed Term Group Financial Controller (Maternity cover) to join our team. The role is a senior one, responsible for leading a large team, finance business partnering key business leaders and delivering controls and compliance across the group. The role is a key member of our Finance Lead Team and also an important part of the extended management team of the business.

We’re looking for a forward-thinking Controller, with experience of the role that can translate the relevant parts of that experience into our team and working culture. Candidates should understand the importance of leading organisations, developing talent, speaking to the business in their own language as well as fundamental controls, compliance and disciplines associated with high-achieving finance teams.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead team of thirteen across Accounting, External Compliance, Reporting, End to End Cash and Payroll
• Finance business partner to Operations Director and People Director
• Monthly business updates presented at the MBR forum
• Period close financial statement review, control and sign off
• Responsible for external compliance of the group including the statutory audit
• Balance sheet owner and ultimate gatekeeper, ensuring timely reviews and follow ups
• Oversight of the Group Consolidation, accounts and tax submissions
• Oversight of payroll compliance including P11D submissions, specifically around live in accommodation
• Key stakeholder in pension provider review
• Key contributor to 2026 budget and rolling forecasts
• Internal control lead ensuring compliance across the wider business from an accounting and legislative point of view
• Lead process reengineering and continuous improvement across the team
• Key ICG representative and relationship point with all banks and investment partners

Required Skills

• Fully qualified ACA/ACCA or CIMA with approx. 10 years+ PQE
• Passion for control and compliance
• Consolidation and accounting excellence
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong leader of organisations, with experience of leading teams across multiple levels in the organisation and through growth transitions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people of all levels and build trust
• Clear track record of coaching, mentoring and development of others
• Strong depth of understanding of financial statements and commercial awareness
• Experience of business partnering, influencing and driving strong financial decision-making through partnerships with senior business leaders
• Advanced Excel
• Technology skills – comfort using ERP / Accounting systems, and leading refreshes and changes to such systems
• Bachelor's degree 2:1 or above

This role is based at our Head Office in Newcastle, with the option of some home working once the initial training period has been successfully completed.