Financial Controller
Salary/Rate:c.£70,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Restaurants
Post Date:15. 12. 2025
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- Highly accomplished Financial Controller with over 8 years of expertise, specialising in the restaurant sector.
- Took full ownership of the finance function, acting as the central point of contact across operations, leadership and investors.
- Played a key role in restructuring and turnaround activity, supporting strategic decisions during periods of operational change.
- Reduced month-end close timelines significantly through streamlined processes and improved data discipline.
- Delivered detailed cashflow forecasting, budgets and multi-year plans to support site performance and growth decisions.
- Improved profitability through tighter cost control, waste reduction initiatives and labour management insight.
- Led financial setup for new entities and locations, ensuring compliant structures and robust controls from launch.
- Strengthened reporting through development of daily, weekly and monthly KPIs driving operational accountability.
- Negotiated and managed key supplier and system contracts, improving commercial terms and cost efficiency.
- Built strong relationships across sites and head office, embedding finance as a trusted partner in operational decision-making.
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