Group Financial Controller

Location: Kirkcaldy

Base salary: £60,000 – £80,000 per annum depending on the experience & Bonus of 15% on achieving KPI’s

Reports to: CFO

Manages: Management Accountant, Commercial Analyst, Transactional Finance Team

To lead the day‑to‑day group finance function, ensuring strong financial control, accurate management reporting, disciplined cashflow forecasting, and effective working capital management across a diversified group including hospitality, convenience retail, franchise operations and property. The Group Financial Controller will act as the internal financial control and cash lead
, supporting the CFO with high‑quality information, challenge and forward‑looking insight.

• Own group‑wide accounting policies and internal financial controls
• Ensure balance sheet integrity across all entities
• Oversee month‑end close and MI production across the group
• Review, challenge and sign off management accounts before submission to CFO
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory information is prepared for:
  • External auditors
  • Advisors
  • CFO‑led audit process
• Maintain strong intercompany controls and reconciliations

• Own the 13‑week rolling cashflow forecast for the group
• Monitor daily and weekly cash position and short‑term liquidity
• Scenario model cash impacts of:
  • Sales volatility
  • Development spend
  • Supplier price changes
• Work with CFO to inform payment prioritisation and funding decisions
• Drive improvements in:
  • Debtor days
  • Creditor days
  • Stock and cash conversion

• Own group credit control framework and escalation process
• Oversee aged debt across:
  • Franchisees
  • Commercial tenants
  • Intercompany balances
• Approve payment plans and commence with legal escalation where required
• Ensure robust, timely reporting of receivables and arrears

• Work with the Commercial Analyst to:
  • Challenge cost increases
  • Identify margin erosion
  • Support supplier negotiations with data
• Review profitability by:
  • Site
  • Business unit
  • Format (stores, hotels, QSR, property)
• Highlight cost‑saving and margin‑improvement opportunities to CFO

• Lead and develop the finance team
• Set clear responsibilities, deadlines and KPIs
• Ensure transactional work is completed accurately and on time
• Drive process improvements and better use of systems
• Act as the escalation point for finance issues across the group

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)
• Strong experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role
• Proven ability to manage cashflow forecasting and working capital
• Experience in multi‑entity, multi‑site or cash‑intensive environments
• Strong technical accounting and MI review skills
• Comfortable working in an owner‑led business with clear accountability

• Exposure to retail, hospitality, property or franchise models
• Experience improving finance processes and controls
• Ability to partner operational teams constructively

• Weekly Pay (No more waiting for monthly pay day!)
• Colleague discount of 10% within our retail stores and Subway, and 50% within our Pizza Hut delivery sites.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• We recognise your loyalty! Your dedication is recognised with special anniversary rewards and celebrations as you grow with us.
• Be part of a high‑energy, ambitious group where creativity and new ideas are encouraged, allowing you to prosper and flourish as we succeed together.
• Access to Grocery Aid, a confidential support service offering emotional, practical, and financial help to people working across the entire grocery industry.

If you enjoy the challenge of owner‑led businesses and have a proven track record of driving process improvements and robust cashflow forecasting, we invite you to apply. Join us and play a central role in our high‑energy, ambitious group.