Commercial Finance Manager - multi site retail & hospitality

Financial Controller / Commercial Finance Manager Multi-site retail and hospitality

London / Hybrid

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

• 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
• 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

• 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