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This is a pivotal role, acting as a trusted deputy and key partner to the Group Finance Director, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of finance while providing strategic, operational and leadership support as required. Combining strong financial control, people leadership and commercial acumen, you will help deliver high-quality reporting, robust governance and enhanced finance capability across the group, while supporting our hotels with clear, practical financial insight. This is a senior, hands-on position designed to operate as the second-in-command within the finance function. You will work closely with the Group Finance Director, supporting strategic priorities while taking ownership of the operational leadership of finance. It is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business, influencing performance, and providing proactive financial leadership across a multi-site hotel portfolio.
Job Responsibility:
Act as a strong and dependable deputy to the Group Finance Director, providing leadership, strategic input and decision support
Lead the day-to-day management of the group finance function, including hotel operations finance, central finance team
Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of monthly management accounts, with clear and actionable performance insights
Support and co-lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning across the portfolio
Maintain robust financial controls, governance and compliance at both group and site level
Partner closely with heads of operations and SLTs to enhance profitability, cost control and commercial decision-making
Drive performance through rigorous financial analysis and operational challenge
Support strategic initiatives, investment appraisals and growth opportunities as required by the Group Finance Director
Improve and streamline finance processes, systems and reporting to support operational efficiency and portfolio growth
Manage key external relationships including auditors, banks and investors, alongside the Group Finance Director
Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
Assisting in the preparation of the monthly Board report and any ad hoc reports required by the parent company
Requirements:
A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
A minimum of five years’ experience in a senior finance role, preferably within hotels or hotel management companies
Proven experience leading and developing finance teams across multiple disciplines
Strong commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge operational decisions
A strong management accounting and operational finance background
Experience improving finance processes and driving consistency at scale
The ability to influence and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders
Nice to have:
Experience in finance transformation initiatives or systems implementation projects
What we offer:
Car allowance
Discounted hotel stays worldwide, plus food and beverage discounts
Attractive discounts across major retailers, restaurants and events
FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)
Ongoing personal and career development
24/7 Employee Assistance Line for wellbeing, financial and legal support