Our client is a brand-led restaurant group with a loyal customer following and a growing portfolio of sites. With a clear focus on guest experience and disciplined operations, the business is continuing to invest in new openings, menu innovation, and performance improvement across the estate. As part of the leadership team, they are seeking a Finance Director to strengthen commercial decision-making, sharpen site-level insight, and build a scalable finance function to support sustainable growth.
The Role
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with senior stakeholders, the Finance Director will lead the finance function and act as a strategic partner to the leadership team. The role combines commercial insight with hands-on oversight, supporting site performance, expansion planning, and robust financial governance across the group.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the financial strategy, supporting growth across existing sites and new openings

* Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, providing clear commercial insight and challenge

* Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management across the group

* Partner with operations teams on site profitability, labour efficiency, and cost control

* Support pricing, margin analysis, and menu profitability

* Lead capital planning, funding activity, and relationships with lenders or investors

* Build and develop a high-performing finance team

* Ensure strong financial controls, governance, and scalable reporting frameworks

* Oversee statutory reporting, audit processes, and compliance with accounting standards

* Manage tax planning and ensure compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements

Candidate Profile
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with senior finance leadership experience

* Background in hospitality, restaurants, or multi-site consumer businesses

* Strong commercial mindset with hands-on operational experience

* Confident communicator with experience working at leadership and Board level

* Proven track record supporting growth, new site openings, or turnaround initiatives

* Strong financial modelling and systems capability

* Experience in owner-managed or private equity-backed environments is advantageous