Group Financial Controller

Group Financial Controller Hybrid - CorbyPermanent- Full Time Lucid Connect are supporting our client with a growing franchise model within the sports and leisure sector, with their search for an experienced Group Financial Controller. This position will take ownership of financial forecasting, variance analysis, and commercial insight, supporting directors, franchise partners, and investors as the group scales. This role will focus on forward-looking finance and performance analysis.ROLE OBJECTIVES AND FOCUS Group-wide financial forecasting and re-forecastingDetailed variance analysis (actual vs budget vs forecast)Growth planning and site-level economicsFranchise financial performance and reportingInvestor-grade financial insight KEY RESPONSIBILITIESForecasting andamp; Financial Planning Ownership of rolling forecasts (monthly, quarterly, annual) at:Site levelSPV levelGroup consolidated level Building and maintaining financial models for: New facilities openingsRamp-up periods and utilisation curvesMature site benchmarksSensitivity and scenario modelling to support strategic decisionsContinuous re-forecasting to reflect trading performance and operational changes Variance Analysis andamp; Performance Insight Detailed variance analysis of:Actual vs budgetActual vs forecastForecast vs prior forecastIdentification of key drivers behind variances (revenue mix, utilisation, staffing, pricing, cost inflation)Translating variances into clear, actionable insights for ..... full job details .....