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Head of Finance

21 Days Old

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Head of Finance to join a prestigious 5-star luxury hotel in London . Having only recently entered the London market, the property has quickly established itself as one of the capital's most exciting new openings, earning a strong reputation for its exceptional guest experience, design, and world-class hospitality.
This is a pivotal leadership role within the senior management team, responsible for overseeing the hotel's financial strategy, reporting, and operational finance. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of the business, driving commercial performance, strengthening financial controls, and partnering closely with the General Manager and department heads.
Joining at an exciting stage of the hotel's journey, the Head of Finance will have the opportunity to shape financial processes, influence strategic decision-making, and contribute directly to the long-term success of a rapidly rising luxury hospitality brand in London.
This position requires a fully qualified accountant with prior experience in luxury hospitality or private members' club environments, capable of operating in a high-service, detail-driven setting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the hotel finance function, overseeing financial reporting, controls, and compliance.
Produce accurate monthly management accounts, including P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Partner closely with operational leaders to drive commercial performance across rooms, F&B, and events.
Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Manage cashflow, working capital, and cost control initiatives to protect margins.
Oversee payroll review, purchasing controls, and inventory management processes.
Lead the year-end audit process and maintain strong relationships with external auditors and advisors.
Develop and mentor the finance team, ensuring high standards of performance and professional growth.
Continuously improve finance systems, processes, and reporting capabilities.
Candidate Profile
Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).
Proven experience in a luxury 5-star hotel, high-end hospitality group, or private members' club.
Strong understanding of hospitality revenue streams including rooms, F&B, events and leisure.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing finance teams.
Commercially minded with the ability to partner effectively with operational stakeholders.
High attention to detail with strong analytical and reporting skills.
Experience with hospitality systems (e.g. Opera, Micros, Sun, Sage, or similar) is advantageous.

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Location:
Cheltenham
Salary:
£90,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Finance

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