Financial Controller | Multi-Site Hospitality Operator | France | €60,000 + Bonus

Financial Controller | Multi-Site Hospitality Operator | France | €60,000 + Bonus

I am searching for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee the full financial governance of a growing multi-site hospitality business in France. This role requires a qualified accountant with strong commercial insight, excellent modelling capabilities, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of financial reporting for the French market, ensure compliance with UK and local requirements, and build robust financial tools that support both operational performance and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits

€60,000 annual salary (up to €70,000 for exceptional profiles)Bonus approx. 20%Opportunity to shape financial structures in a growing marketCollaborative culture with strong senior leadership exposureCareer development within an expanding international organisation

Your Experience

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or French equivalent with UK-compliant experience)Background in QSR, retail, franchise or multi-site operations (strongly preferred)Advanced financial modelling skills: labour, COGS, forecasting, multi-site performanceSolid understanding of operational levers and unit-level economicsExperience working across different regulatory environmentsFluent in French and English

Your Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

Full ownership of the French P&L for group reportingCashflow management, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysisLabour modelling, margin analysis, and operational performance reporting

Franchise & Commercial Support

Royalty reporting, sales verification, reconciliationDevelop clear dashboards and financial tools for internal stakeholdersProvide commercial insights to support growth and operational decision-making

Audit & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with UK audit requirementsCoordinate with French shared services (HR, tax, payroll)Maintain high standards of accuracy, governance, and financial discipline

Process Building

Create financial models, systems, and routines from scratchImplement scalable reporting processes in a fast-moving environment

If you are interested, please contact Clay at COREcruitment: clay@corecruitment.com