GROUP FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

We are interested in speaking with an ambitious senior finance leader, ideally with previous Hospitality/Leisure Sector experience, seeking an exciting fast-paced growth opportunity within JRK Group, a well-funded muti disciplinary group, working across Franchised Restaurants (Slim Chickens and Wendy’s), Mixed Use Real Estate and Construction & Fit Out.
The Group Financial Controller is a key leadership role within the accounting and financial reporting team, reporting directly to the CEO. As a key member of the senior finance team, you will manage a team accountants across four business units. In this critical “gearbox” role, you will be the central mechanism that ensures the team delivers its collective reporting, controls, and analysis obligations. You’ll drive key partnerships across the business to ensure alignment and efficiency, with a core focus on driving accuracy and control of numbers to ensure the integrity of our financial data.
It is important the Group Financial Controller will share the CEO’s vision and help to take the business to another level. And it’s not just the business that’s growing; this role is likely to develop to Finance Director soon.
The Group Financial Controller will report to the CEO and take an immediate seat at senior management level, The successful candidate will lead a medium sized finance team and work very closely with colleagues based across 3-4 often business entities.
This is a pivotal leadership role leading a growing team and as such needs to be office based (in Wimbledon) to develop, coach and build the team as the business enters a high growth phase which will see it grow from £25m to £70m.
The primary objective is to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective financial planning and analysis, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. You’ll collaborates with senior management and department heads to support strategic decision-making and drive financial performance.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
· ACA, ACCA, CMA/CGMA qualified
· Proven experience (ideally 5+ years post qualification) in financial management and accounting, within the hospitality industry or a multi-unit organisation.
· Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
· Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic insights.
· Excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis techniques.
· Proficiency in financial software and systems, including advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.
· Solid understanding of internal controls, risk management, and compliance.
· Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse finance team.
· Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.