At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead finance operations, budgeting, and profitability improvements in a fast-paced hospitality scaleup.
- Company: Exciting hospitality scaleup known for iconic food and events spaces.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with autonomy and opportunities to shape processes.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on financial strategies and growth.
- Qualifications: Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with experience in multi-site hospitality finance.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We're searching for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day finance operations and play a key role in enabling continued growth across multiple UK and international sites. Reporting to the Finance Director, you'll lead month-end processes, budgeting, forecasting, and controls, while also business partnering with GMs and department heads to improve profitability. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with a strong grounding in hospitality or multi-site operations, who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
- Own the month-end process and deliver timely, accurate management accounts and board reports
- Lead the budgeting and quarterly reforecasting cycles
- Ensure accurate revenue recognition and cost capture across venues, including margin and labour cost analysis
- Collaborate with GMs and operational teams to identify performance improvements and drive profitability
- Improve financial workflows, controls, and reporting systems (e.g., process improvements, systems upgrades)
- Oversee compliance with UK and international tax and accounting standards, including support on VAT returns
- Provide training and financial insights to non-finance teams to improve reporting accuracy and understanding
- Support cash flow management, debtor collection, and cost optimisation initiatives
- Assist in developing financial plans that underpin long-term strategic growth
Qualifications:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
- Experience as a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or similar in a multi-site hospitality, events or retail environment
- Strong understanding of month-end processes, revenue and cost accounting, and management reporting
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with multiple priorities
- Excellent communicator and confident in partnering with non-finance stakeholders
What we'd love to see (non-essential):
- Experience working in a scale-up or high-growth hospitality business
- Background in mentoring and developing junior finance team members
- Familiarity with financial operations in international markets
Harmonic are delighted to be working exclusively with one of the UK's most exciting hospitality scaleups, known for building some of the most iconic and community-driven food and events spaces in the country. Having evolved from a single site into a multi-venue operation with a loyal following and growing international presence, the business is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans ahead. With a dynamic and entrepreneurial leadership team, the company is passionate about curating unique food experiences while supporting independent traders and delivering exceptional hospitality. With a buzzing central London HQ and a collaborative culture, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a business that combines creativity, pace, and purpose. The team value autonomy, impact, and open communication - and the role offers meaningful scope to shape processes and drive commercial decision-making.
£60,000 - £75,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits
Finance Manager | Fast-Growth Multisite Hospitality Scaleup | London / Hybrid in City of Westminster employer: Harmonic, Inc.
Harmonic, Inc. is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, team members are empowered to take ownership of their projects while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. Joining our team means being part of a fast-scaling premium brand where your contributions directly impact our success and you can thrive in a supportive environment that values creativity and data-driven decision-making.
