Commercial Finance Manager (Financial Controller)
Multi-site retail & hospitality
London / Hybrid
£75,000 - £85,000 p.a (depending on experience)


A fast-growing multisite retail and hospitality group is seeking an experienced Commercial Finance Manager (Financial Controller level) to join its London head office team.
The business operates a highly profitable portfolio of retail and hospitality sites across the UK. Following recent investment from institutional capital partners, the business is growing fast through new site development, long-term leases, and significant capital investment - they intend to grow from 11 operation sites currently to 30 sites by 2030.
Reporting to the CEO, this is a hands-on, senior role responsible for:
*implementing robust FP&A capability;
*supporting the Senior Management team with growth strategy, budgeting and forecasting
*managing investor and lender relationships (including debt covenant management);
*improving financial controls and reporting
*designing and implementing process/system improvements to support the operational nurseries business and ambitious growth plans
*managing the progress, costs and profitability of on going development (Capex) projects and operational sites
*managing a Management Accountant and Accounts Assistant
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across all sites
*Deliver consolidated P&L, variance analysis, and management commentary
*Provide commercial insight through revenue, cost, margin, and profitability analysis
*Support new and existing site evaluations, including scenario modelling
*Own budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes
*Manage cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
*Track capital expenditure and work-in-progress for development projects
*Monitor budgets and highlight risks or variances
*Prepare board packs, investor updates, and lender reporting
*Coordinate loan drawdowns and ensure covenant compliance
*Act as the main finance contact for lenders and investors
*Improve finance systems, reporting, and internal controls to support growth
About You:
*Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
*5+ years’ experience in a multi-site, operational, or project-led business
*Experience with project accounting, capex, or property/development preferred
*Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
*Clear communicator able to support non-finance stakeholders
*Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced growth environment