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A rapidly growing international franchise business is undergoing a period of significant transformation. With recent expansion across multiple European markets and continued backing from private investors, the business is focused on building a robust, future-fit operating platform.
As part of this journey, it is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the development of a lean, commercial, and scalable finance function to support its next phase of growth.
The Opportunity
This is not a “steady-state” controller role. It’s a build-it-better-from-scratch opportunity for a sharp, strategic, and tech-savvy finance leader who can:
- Design and implement lean, scalable, largely automated processes.
- Drive visibility, accuracy, and insight across multi-unit P&Ls.
- Partner closely with senior leaders to influence decision-making.
- Lead a small but high-performing team across multiple territories.
Core Responsibilities
Finance Infrastructure
- Own and optimise all core finance operations, systems, and workflows.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and cash flow planning.
- Ensure balance sheet integrity, compliance, and clean audits.
Commercial Impact
- Translate data into actionable insight — fast.
- Support strategic projects and business cases across Europe.
- Champion commercial thinking across the organisation.
Leadership
- Build, mentor, and lead a talented team.
- Shape a culture of clarity, ownership, and delivery.
- Be a key voice at the table with senior partners and stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Track record as Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment (hospitality, retail or franchise experience preferred)
- Strong systems mindset — ideally experienced in process automation and finance tech stack implementations
- Commercial acumen, operational confidence, and ability to influence cross-functionally
- High energy, high ownership, low ego — and a good sense of humour
What’s in It for You
- Competitive base salary (DOE)
- Annual bonus
- Car allowance or travel stipend
- Private healthcare, pension, life assurance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible working model
- A rare opportunity to build something from the ground up
