Mission Mars – Financial Controller

Salary: up to £75,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + up to 30% bonus

Location: 8 Hewitt Street, Manchester, M15 4GB (office based)

Reporting to: Finance Director

About Mission Mars

Mission Mars is an award-winning, fast-growing hospitality group with over 1,600 team members across over 40 locations – including Albert Hall, Albert’s Schloss, Albert’s Schenke, and Rudy’s Napoletana. Voted a World Class place to work by Best Companies in 2024, we’re scaling quickly with new venues opening every month.

The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on Financial Controller to take the lead across our multi-brand finance operations. You’ll manage a talented team of 8, including our Payroll Administrator and Finance Manager, ensuring everything from management accounts to audits is accurate, timely, and fully compliant.

This role isn’t just about numbers – it’s about enabling growth, improving processes, and partnering with our operational teams to drive commercial success.

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Control

Deliver monthly management accounts: drafts within 5 days, finalised within 10
Lead year-end statutory accounts and liaise with auditors
Ensure all balance sheet reconciliations are accurate and up to date

Compliance & Regulation

Oversee VAT, PAYE, NI, and all HMRC obligations
Strengthen internal controls, policies, and processes
Maintain adherence to UK accounting standards

Audit & Reconciliation

Lead external audits as the main liaison
Monitor balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly

Commercial & Strategic Support

Drive annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and reforecasts
Deliver financial insights to support key business decisions
Champion process improvement and automation across finance and operations
Support system implementation and optimisation for our multi-brand business

What We Need

Fully qualified accountant (ACA or ACCA) with 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP
Experience at a Top 10 firm or similar preferred
Previous experience in hospitality, multi-site, or retail sectors highly advantageous
Proven leader and developer of finance teams
Familiarity with Sage 200, Fourth Hospitality, Novus AI, Stockade (preferred)
Analytical, detail-focused, and excellent communicator

What’s in it for you

Competitive salary + bonus scheme of up to 30% per annum (paid quarterly)
Pension scheme
Loyalty bonus
50% discount on food & drink at all Mission Mars venues
Free or discounted tickets to gigs and events at Albert Hall
Wellbeing support & employee assistance programmes
A vibrant, collaborative office culture with regular socials and events
Real opportunities for growth in a fast-growing, ambitious business

You will hear back from us within 7 days of application.

No agencies please.

At Mission Mars, we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, just let us know on careers@wearemissionmars.com