Financial Controller

Flat Iron SteakLondonreedpublished 10/19/2026

At Flat Iron, we're all about remarkable steaks, accessible to everyone, and driven by passionate people who love what they do.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for a Financial Controller to join our Beef HQ team and help shape the future of our finance function. Reporting to our Head of Finance, you'll lead a team of five, take ownership of our financial reporting and controls, and drive improvements to make our finance processes more efficient as we grow.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead, coach and develop a team of five.
  • Own the period-end close, reducing it from 11 working days to 6.
  • Oversee management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and financial controls.
  • Manage restaurant-level controls, including stock, GP, cash, payroll and tronc.
  • Lead the year-end audit and ensure statutory compliance.
  • Improve and automate finance processes to support our continued growth.
  • Partner with teams across Beef HQ to support new restaurant openings.

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with 5+ years' post-qualification experience.
  • At least 2 years' experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
  • Experience in multi-site hospitality, leisure or retail preferred.
  • Proven experience leading and developing a finance team.
  • Strong financial controls, management accounting and Excel skills.
  • A hands-on, proactive approach with a passion for improving processes.

Why Flat Iron?

We're growing, and this is an opportunity to make a real impact, develop a talented team and help build a finance function that's ready for what's next.