Head of Finance 12 Month FTC

“Leadership is not being in charge, it is about taking care of people in your charge.”  Simon Sinek.
Sheridan Maine are looking for a commercially minded, hands-on qualified accountant to lead financial operations across budgeting, reporting, payroll, and team management in this 12 month FTC. This role combines strategic analysis with day-to-day financial control, making it ideal for someone with SME experience—ideally in multi-site hospitality—who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Analysis & Reporting
  • Prepare and manage weekly group cashflow forecasts.
  • Oversee budgeting and reforecasting models.
  • Supervise a Junior Analyst and review weekly trading reports.
  • Produce monthly board packs and conduct P&L analysis, including site profitability, sales mix, labour productivity, and gross margin analysis.
  • Perform investment appraisals, capex ROI analysis, and market research.
  • Conduct competitor and pricing benchmarking.
• Financial Control
  • Manage the Accounts Payable team (2) and Payroll/Revenue Accounts Assistant (1).
  • Support and review monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Process monthly payroll using Fourth and manage pension submissions via NEST.
  • Prepare and submit P32s, P11Ds, PSAs, VAT returns, and Beer Duty reports.
  • Liaise with HMRC, banking partners (HSBC/NatWest), and external capital allowance providers.
  • Act as the main point of contact for audits and corporation tax, ensuring compliance with financial controls.
  • Support ad hoc financial and commercial projects.

Knowledge, Experience & Competencies:

• Fully qualified accountant.
• Proven experience in managing small finance teams.
• Hands-on experience in SME financial operations.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to consider broader commercial implications.
• Experienced in a multi-site hospitality environment.

 
This is a hybrid role based in central London, requiring you to be in office 4 days a week.
 
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.