Group Financial Controller - SearcHive Limited : Job Details

Our client is a renowned food brand rooted in bold flavours, quality ingredients, and exceptional hospitality. With a portfolio that includes delis, restaurants, a bakery, cookbooks, and a growing e-commerce and events arm, the business has built a global following and an iconic culinary presence in London and beyond.

We are now seeking a commercially minded Group Financial Controller to join the leadership team and take ownership of group-wide financial operations, reporting, and controls as we continue to grow and diversify.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Oversee month-end close and consolidated group financial reporting

• Ensure robust financial controls, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance across all entities

• Manage year-end processes and statutory accounts, liaising with external auditors and tax advisors

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the finance team (including AP/AR, management accounts, payroll)

• Instill a culture of accuracy, accountability, and commercial awareness

• Drive process improvements and systems optimisation

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own the annual budgeting cycle and rolling forecasts

• Provide financial insight to the leadership team to support decision-making

• Work closely with operations to ensure budgetary control and spend discipline

Business Partnering & Commercial Finance

• Deliver KPIs and financial performance dashboards to senior stakeholders

• Provide commercial analysis on new initiatives (new sites, retail products, partnerships, etc.)

• Act as a strategic partner to operational teams to support profitability and growth

Systems & Process Improvement

• Champion automation and systems improvements across finance (e.g. POS, ERP, inventory management)

• Help integrate new revenue channels (e-commerce, events) into core finance processes

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with post-qualified experience

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or senior finance leader, ideally in hospitality, retail, FMCG, or a multi-site environment

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, controls, and commercial finance

• Experience managing a finance team and working in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment

• Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented with a passion for food and hospitality

• Strong systems knowledge - comfortable driving improvements in finance tools and reporting

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join an iconic, values-led brand at an exciting stage of growth

• Autonomy, ownership, and influence at group level

• A collaborative culture that celebrates creativity, quality, and hospitality

• Competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working