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Financial Controller

Glasgow Permanent View Job Description
Michael Page are delighted to partner with Six Company to recruit a newly created Financial Controller position. The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the finance function, including the preparation of divisional and consolidated management accounts. Additionally, they will lead the preparation of statutory accounts and play a key role in supporting the implementation of new processes and systems.
  • Financial Controller - Six Company
  • One of the UK's leading Hospitality and Restaurant's Group

About Our Client

Six Company is an innovative and dynamic restaurant group that takes a unique approach to dining by offering guests a completely new six-course tasting menu every six weeks. Founded in 2017 by award-winning chef Nico Simeone, the Group has rapidly grown to become a popular name in the UK's culinary scene, underpinned by its flagship Six By Nico brand.

The concept behind Six By Nico is centred around the idea of seasonal and creative menus, offering guests a novel dining experience with each visit. Rather than following a static menu, the restaurant's dishes are constantly evolving, with each new menu changing every six weeks inspired by a particular theme, cuisine, or story. These rotating six-course menus allow diners to explore new tastes and innovative pairings, making every visit to Six By Nico a unique adventure.

The restaurant group, with its Headquarters in Glasgow, has expanded to several locations across the UK and Ireland, including in cities like Edinburgh, Manchester, London & Dublin. Six By Nico has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality food in a modern, stylish setting, with a focus on sustainability and the use of fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Their portfolio includes:

  • Six by Nico - a six-course tasting menu that changes every six weeks
  • Bamboleo - non-profit restaurant with 100% profits donated to Beatson Cancer Charity
  • 111 by Modou - experiential dining from the celebrated chef Modou Diagne
  • Somewhere by Nico - a conceptual cocktail bar by the award-winning team behind Six by Nico.
  • Extra Ordinary - a 'pan-Asian powerhouse' that blends Japanese, Korean and Chinese cuisines.

Job Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

  • Oversight of accounting team and daily/weekly/monthly routines.
  • Preparation of divisional and consolidated monthly management accounts.
  • Development of monthly analysis of key trading trends and margins by unit/division, Drafting of Executive Reporting to senior mgt/directors.
  • Balance sheet and cash flow analysis.
  • Line manager reviewing the work of the team of GL (3) and Accounts Payable (2), ensuring reports are done (daily, weekly and monthly) and presenting to management.
  • Monitoring and development of the accounting team- fostering a learning environment within the finance department.
  • Lead day to day contact with the auditors and tax advisors.
  • Responsible for ensuring audit fieldwork runs smoothly to the pre agreed timeline.
  • Liaison with tax advisors to ensure corporate returns are completed timeously. This will also involve coordination and liaison with a separate advisor on capital allowances.
  • Review and submission of quarterly VAT returns and ensuring ongoing compliance. Collation of data for Irish return.
  • Involvement in preparation and review of consolidated (IFRS) and individual company statutory accounts (UKGAAP).
  • Supporting FD to ensure compliance in submission of Annual Returns and other Companies House compliance.
  • Involvement in commercial contracts and negotiations.
  • Exploring growth opportunities (both UK & Internationally), including potential funding.

The Successful Applicant

Skills and Qualifications:

  • ICAS / CIMA / ACCA qualified
  • Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving abilities with a detail-oriented approach.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership and team-building skills, with experience managing a finance team.
  • Strategic thinker with a proactive and hands-on approach.
  • Prior experience of Sage Intacct, as well as knowledge of key business support systems (Zonal & Fourth Hospitality), would be beneficial but are not essential.
  • Power BI and Xero knowledge also helpful.



Personal Attributes:

  • Inquisitive and curious approach to work
  • Ambitious and driven to progress/develop
  • Confidence to build relationships and provide support across all business areas
  • Flexible and adaptable to work

What's on Offer

This role offers a highly competitive salary and package, which will discussed in an initial call.

Contact
Kyle Maxwell
Quote job ref
JN-032025-6700722
Phone number
+44 141 331 7903

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Location
Glasgow
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kyle Maxwell
Consultant phone
+44 141 331 7903
Job reference
JN-032025-6700722