Hospitality
Our client, a PE-backed hospitality group, is looking for an Interim Group Financial Controller to join their London team for an initial period of 6 months. You will manage a large operational finance team and take responsibility for all aspects of cash management and group reporting. The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with substantial prior experience in a similar role in industry. This role requires an immediate start.
Description
The responsibilities of the Interim Group Financial Controller include, but are not limited to:
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- Lead the shared services team, covering financial accounting, payroll, accounts payable, treasury and fixed assets.
- Oversee year-end statutory, audit and annual report processes.
- Lead the Group’s annual budget and planning process, including cash forecasting and covenant management.
- Oversee balance sheet control and reconciliation.
- Manage the relationships with lenders, banks, auditors and tax advisors.
- Produce reports for auditors, banks and other stakeholders.
- Manage working capital movements to the company’s best advantage.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and that any technical updates are understood by the wider team.
- Manage the company’s risk management programme.
Skills
The skills of the Interim Group Financial Controller include, but are not limited to:
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- Qualified accountant with several years post-qualified experience in a technical accounting role.
- Prior experience managing large shared services teams.
- Experience with cash flow projections.
- Advanced Excel is essential.
- Previous experience within a multi-site business would be advantageous.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
Apply
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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for approaching 40 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in technology, media, retail, pharma/biotech, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.