Group Finance Manager

We are representing a global, high-end international hospitality and leisure group operating exclusive private members' clubs, fine dining restaurants, and luxury retail concepts across prime locations in London and New York.

Key responsibilities include:

Financial Control & Governance

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of reconciliations, journals, and financial reporting.
• Own the group balance sheet integrity, ensuring material and high-risk accounts are rigorously substantiated, reviewed monthly, and exposures are resolved proactively.
• Maintain and strengthen internal control frameworks and standard operating procedures across all domestic and international entities.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, foreign currency revaluations, recharge mechanisms, and corporate entity administration.

Automation, Finance Productivity & Technology

• Drive efficiency initiatives to reduce manual friction, streamline processes, and scale financial operations.
• Collaborate with the technology team to support ERP system developments, integrations, and reporting enhancements.
• Champion the adoption of data analytics, automation tools, and modern technologies (such as AI) to optimise financial workflows and decision-making.

Statutory Reporting, Audit & Tax

• Manage the delivery of the annual external audit process, acting as a key coordinator alongside the Group Finance Controller.
• Prepare statutory financial statements, group consolidation schedules, and technical accounting position papers under relevant accounting standards.
• Oversee corporate tax, VAT compliance, quarterly projections, and transfer-pricing documentation in close partnership with external advisors.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts, monitor liquidity positions against budgets, and manage day-to-day banking activities.
• Manage foreign exchange transactions, surplus cash money-market deposits, and banking arrangements for new operational sites.

Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with senior operational leaders and divisional finance teams to deliver clear financial insights and guidance.
• Manage day-to-day professional relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, banking partners, insurers, and legal counsel.
• Support broader strategic projects, acquisitions, corporate restructuring initiatives, and annual insurance renewals.

The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with at least 3 years PQE in financial control, financial reporting, or audit, ideally backed by a Big 4 or Top 10 professional training background. They possess strong technical expertise in UK GAAP, IFRS, statutory accounting and group consolidations. Prior experience working in multi-site audit management, with experience in hospitality, leisure, retail, or fast-paced consumer brands would be advantageous but is not essential.

In addition, exposure to US reporting, multi-currency treasury, or cross-border structures considered a strong plus. Candidates must be highly skilled in technical systems like NetSuite, reporting software such as Planful, and advanced Excel, they bring a proactive, forward-thinking approach to leveraging data analytics, automation, and AI. Additionally, they demonstrate a proven track record of driving financial controls and process improvements, paired with exceptional communication skills to translate complex financial concepts for non-finance stakeholders in a meticulous, highly organized, and collaborative manner.

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