CFO - Chief Financial Officer

You will develop and lead an exceptional finance, legal and investor relations function at this critical stage, establishing world class systems and providing financial and strategic guidance to ensure the business can meet its financial and reporting commitments, and drive the brand forward to deliver our ambitious vision and mission.

Strategy / Corporate Finance

• Collaborate with senior leadership to furnish the board, investors, and key stakeholders with pertinent financial data, forecasts, and sensitivities crucial for strategic decision-making.
• Offer insights into performance metrics, pinpointing risks and opportunities while proposing strategic responses.
• Lead the execution and oversight of fundraising and corporate finance strategies, encompassing the preparation of comprehensive business plans, contributing to investor materials for fundraising efforts, and managing funding rounds efficiently. As well as involved in structuring deals for potential new openings.

Reporting + Stakeholder Engagement

• Supervise and oversee the creation of annual budgets, monthly management accounts, and quarterly investor updates to facilitate high performance and enable transparent communication with investors and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance company and brand performance, including establishing and monitoring finance-related KPIs and budgets.
• Prepare detailed cash flow projections to ensure sufficient cash reserves for day-to-day financial obligations and future growth investments.
• Identify and create additional essential financial reports for the business as needed.
• Cultivate strong working relationships and information channels with key investors
• Liaise with external auditors and tax advisors to produce annual audited financial statements and corporation tax returns.
• Development and implementation of the financial systems strategy and recommendations on any appropriate outsourcing strategies.
• Ensuring the appropriate financial control environment exists as the business moves to scale up mode.

You will be:

• Qualified Accountant ACA / ACCA /CIMA
• From a Multi sited hospitality related background
• Experience of working with external investors
• Board Level experience

Benefits

• Basic + Bonus + Potential Equity Package
• Further extensive benefits package

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