Central Cost Financial Controller

✨ We're Hiring: Central Costs Financial Controller | Splendid Hospitality Group ✨ We're looking for a Central Costs Financial Controller to lead financial control, transparency, and performance across our central functions. Reporting to the Group Operations Finance Director , this is a pivotal role shaping a robust, disciplined approach to managing overheads within a fast-paced, multi-brand hospitality business. You'll strengthen financial foundations — from reporting accuracy and cost control to governance and forecasting — while partnering closely with senior stakeholders to turn data into clear, actionable insight that drives better decision-making. At the same time, you'll lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis, helping to ensure the organisation operates with clarity, control, and commercial focus. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a high-impact finance role within a dynamic, entrepreneurial organisation — balancing hands-on delivery with senior stakeholder influence. 🏨 About Splendid Hospitality Group We build and operate exceptional hospitality brands across the UK, including: 🏆 Hilton London Bankside 🌟 The Grand, York 🏨 Four Points Flex by Sheraton, London Euston 🏨 9 IHG hotels, including boutique Hotel Indigo properties 🏨 6 Accor hotels 🍗 39 KFC restaurants 🥙 3 Chaiiwala restaurants 🏥 3 care homes in Sussex As a family-run business, people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by the Splendid Hospitality Way , we create extraordinary experiences, positively impact lives, and support our teams to grow, succeed, and enjoy the journey. 🔍 The Role You will:

• Lead financial reporting and month-end processes for central cost functions, ensuring accuracy and strong control
• Own budgeting and forecasting, partnering with budget holders to challenge spend and improve cost efficiency
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, supporting decision-making and investment analysis
• Deliver clear management reporting on cost performance, risks and opportunities
• Strengthen governance, compliance and audit readiness across central functions
• Drive continuous improvement across finance processes, systems and reporting
• Build strong relationships, translating financial data into clear, actionable insight 👤 About You You'll bring:
• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in financial control, management accounting or central cost finance within a complex organisation
• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP/reporting systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Workday)
• Deep understanding of financial reporting, cost control and budgeting
• A commercially minded, analytical approach with strong attention to detail
• Confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders, including Board level
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment 💜 Why You'll Love Working With Us
• A high-impact role shaping financial discipline and cost control across the organisation
• The opportunity to partner with senior leaders and influence key decisions
• Exposure to a diverse, multi-brand hospitality portfolio
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial, family-run culture
• Real opportunity to drive improvements, enhance performance, and make your mark Ready to join the Splendid family? Hit Apply — it only takes a minute. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an initial conversation to explore experience, ambition, and what makes Splendid a unique place to grow a career.