Financial Controller (12-month FTC)

Company Description

We are looking for a Financial Controller to join the Finance team at Ennismore. Reporting to the Chief Business Officer and a dotted line into the Group Chief Financial Officer, this role will be the lead of the core UK Finance function, ensuring robust financial control, compliance and statutory reporting for the UK companies. Working alongside the Group FP&A function, this role focusses on governance, risk management and a seamless month end process.

This role is to start on 25th September 2025.

What you’ll do…

• Ensure accurate bookkeeping, closing and reporting for the Lifestyle UK entities, in line with Group standards, corporate guidelines and calendar.
• Lead, motivate and develop the UK Accounting team, consisting of Financial Accountant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Treasury. (4 direct reports and a total team of 10).
• Supervise all key accounting processes: Month End, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable & Treasury.
• Ensure timely local regulatory filings (financial accounts, tax, companies house and ONS in particular).
• Responsible for managing the annual Audit of the UK entities in line with Group and local requirements, as well as being the key point of contact for external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with Accor’s internal control framework. Develop and implement remediation plans to address any potential gaps.
• Management of all aspects of Finance for two trading restaurants in London
• Working with the Group FP&A team to support the reporting and forecasting process.

What we’re looking for…

• Qualified Accountant with at least 5 years PQE
• Experience of running a finance function and all associated responsibilities
• Proven track record of managing audits, financial control, compliance and audit
• Experience working across both IFRS and FRS 102 essential
• Experience of working for a large group is preferred but not essential
• Confident people manager and excellent communicator with a strong attention to detail
• You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get shit done
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way

What’s in it for you…

• 25 days holiday (and bank holidays), pension and life insurance
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing
• Private healthcare by BUPA, single cover
• Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced Family Leave
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
• Great discounts across the entire Ennismore family
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.