Commercial Finance Manager, multi-site retail & hospitality

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