Financial Controller - Soho Works (6 Month FTC)

The Role…

You will be responsible for the leading the finance function for Soho Works in both the UK and US. This will include financial reporting, FP&A, treasury and balance sheet management, as well as acting as a business partner to the site managers and operation heads.

In addition, you will be managing a team of 4 in the UK, along with shared AP / AR resource.

Main Duties...

• Ensuring timely completion of daily, weekly and month end reporting process for all operating sites.
• Review of balance sheet reconciliations and resolution on a monthly basis
• Ensuring accuracy of capital expenditure
• All non-EBITDA and judgemental accounting entries and adjustments
• Providing analytical reviews and commentaries of the monthly management accounts against budget, forecast and comparative periods
• Presenting financial results at monthly meetings to operations and group finance teams, and helping strategise any required performance improvements
• Overseeing the cashbook, accounts payable and receivable processes ensuring accuracy of postings and timely payment of supplier invoices
• Managing the Soho Works UK and US finance team
• Liaising with other key internal departments as necessary, including Legal, Marketing, Group and UK Finance
• Managing the external audit process and preparation of statutory accounts
• Identify and implementing financial process and system improvements
• Cash flow forecasting and treasury management for the UK and US
• Preparation and analysis of site and support office cash flows
• Investment appraisals for new site developments and other capital projects
• Working with internal construction and design teams for delivery of new sites and related accounting and cash flow management
• Delivering the Soho Works UK and US annual budget and quarterly re-forecasts, working closely with the central financial planning and site operation teams
• Delivering the quarterly VAT returns, monthly CIS returns and other filing requirements
• Ad hoc projects as required

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What We Are Looking For…

• CA/ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified
• 5+ years’ experience in managerial accounting and financial management in a hospitality or co-working business
• Commercially orientated mindset
• Excellent working knowledge of financial and database systems, preferably Sage
• In-depth knowledge of financial and legal principles and practices
• Excellent time management, planning, communication, decision-making, and presentation skills
• Proven problem-solving capabilities
• Pro-active and a self-starter, with an ability to manage key stakeholders
• Advanced Excel skills associated with large volumes of data, data management and reporting

Benefits…

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.

• Every House Membership
• Free lunch at Store X Café in 180 Strand Mondays & Fridays
• 50% off Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rate; Any Bedroom, Any House, $100 a night
• Private Health and Dental Care
• Weekly Pay
• Life Assurance
• Birthday Day Off
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In Office Dog Policy
• Season Ticket Loan
• Christmas Office Closure
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & House Tonic programmes offer unique food and drink trainings, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Exclusive access to our benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, insurance and much more
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.