Finance
last update: 25th April 2024
Finance and Operations Director
| Location | London | ||
| Salary | £110,000 | Ref | RM-9936 |
A rare opportunity for you to join a unique, world renowned culinary/educational environment.
As Director of Finance & Operations you will be a key member of the senior management team, responsible for supervising and coordinating finance, administrative and operational procedures.
This role is very much strategically/commercially/finance focused, where you are used to working within a small team, self accounting, hospitality/F&B driven environments, where your proven ability to challenge the norm using a 360 business approach and communicate effectively at all levels is required.
Key areas include:
Financial Management:
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the financial objectives and sustainability of the business.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting.
• Ensure effective management of cash flow, investments and financial risk management.
• Maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations and reporting standards.
Operational Excellence:
• Identify and implement operational improvements to optimize processes and allocate resources efficiently.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to admissions, IT and operational activities.
• Collaborate with academic departments and support teams to align operational processes with the mission
and objectives of the institute.
• Responsibility for the safety of goods and people within the business and compliance classification.
• Promote best practices in resource use.
Human Resources:
• Supervise human resources management and the implementation of the HR cycle within the institute.
• Responsible for payroll and service provider management, the human resources management platform and all its ancillary activities in support of various managers.
• Ensure compliance with human resources policies and regulations.
Team Leadership:
• Build and lead high-performance teams.
• Establish clear performance objectives, provide coaching and promote professional development.
• Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence within departments and the institute.
Strategic Planning:
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the institute's strategic plan with the other members
of the management committee.
• Provide ideas and recommendations regarding activities, lines of development and revenue growth.
• Proactively assess and mitigate operational and financial risks.
• Supports the education aims of the institute through the effective management of resources and facilities.
Compliance and Reporting:
• Ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare and provide activity reports at least monthly to management and stakeholders.
• Prepare and provide accurate and timely financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with external auditors and relevant regulatory bodies as necessary
What do I need to apply?
• Bachelor in Business Administration or Finance or in a related field; MBA preferred
• Hospitality Finance based experience is preferred
• Proven experience in a similar leadership role
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning and execution
• Strong financial acumen and in budget management
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Full knowledge of standard Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and SharePoint) and accounting/reporting
systems (Navision and Tagetik is a plus).
• Self-motivated and self-starter with a solid understanding of local legal and tax requirements.
• Must be an individual and extremely involved contributor, as well as a team player.
• Ability to manage multiple and constantly evolving priorities in an expanding environment, experience in a SME/family business is a plus.
As you can see, this is an all encompassing finance business support role offering you the scope, challenge and most importantly, the job satisfaction you are looking for.
VP Finance
| Location | London | ||
| Salary | £90,000 | Ref | RM-10798 |
As VP Finance, you will be working primarily in the Central London Head Office of a dynamic and growing worldwide hotel franchise.
This is very much an advisory/ business/system support role, requiring a proven hotel finance background at above property/group level..
Reporting to the CFO, with a dotted line to each of the self - accounting hotels in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia, with a pipeline of new hotel openings to follow, the overall scope of this key role covers three main areas:
• Oversight and Control of existing Finance Infrastructure, giving support when needed plus implementation for new openings.
• Ensuring accurate Books and Records across the company.
• Financial voice on all new processes and implementations, able to add value and ensure from a Financial aspect that everything works and doesn’t disrupt existing processes.
Key Tasks:
• Maintain Financial Infrastructure – including new Users, troubleshooting, point of contact with providers, coordinating new opening set up.
• Books and Records – Ensuring accurate Balance Sheets and Cashflows produced by hotels.
• New Openings – Coordinate set up of Systems, investigate / liaise with colleagues of any new reporting requirements in that jurisdiction.
• Audits – Support hotels where needed / actively work with auditors on 401K (US only) audit.
• Forecasting – Coordinate timelines with hotels and initial reviews once complete, and then lock within Accounting system
• Budgeting – Coordinate timelines in line with HMA obligations, liaise with hotels on recharges and fee changes
• Short term DOF coverage (if needed)
• Internal Reporting – support CFO with trading and forecast reporting of income streams, and reviews of any performance testing.
If you are looking to be at the finance/systems heart of a fast moving, fast growing, tech driven hotel franchise model, but away from financial accounting/group consolidation, then this fluid/dynamic role ticks all the boxes!
Cluster Financial Controller
| Location | London | ||
| Salary | £65,000 | Ref | RM-10796 |
Do you thrive on intensity and energy?
Do you enjoy driving profitability through a collaborative proactive approach?
Are you able to do all of this in your current hotel Finance role or are you being drawn too much into the processing side?
If all of the above is important to you then here is a perfect opportunity to put everything into practice.
Initially overseeing a brand new upscale hotel opening in the City in Q3 this year with a further London property to take on board in 2025, you will be fully responsible for all aspects of controls/cost management , P&Ls, month end, forecasting and budgeting working closely with the GMs and RFC to deliver and exceed profit targets.
Your strong leadership and influencing skills will be put to full use across all levels of the business actively promoting a positive attitude throughout the hotels, by being visible, approachable and supportive at the right times.
You will be joining one of the UK's fastest growing hotel companies who own and manage their properties, working alongside like minded proactive and focussed people who know their business and embrace new ideas.
Looking forward to hearing from you asap!
Regional Financial Controller
| Location | Midlands | ||
| Salary | £65,000 | Ref | RM-10749 |
An excellent opportunity for you to join a rapidly expanding UK hotel company who pride themselves on a collaborative and dynamic working culture.
This is a newly created role, where you will play a key part role in managing the financial operations of a hotel portfolio based primarily in the Midlands/North regions.
You will be responsible for overseeing the financial performance of up to 9 hotels, insuring compliance with financial policies, and providing financial guidance to optimise profitability and efficiency.
Proven above property/ multi site/ UK based hotel finance experience, working closely and effectively with key stakeholders is essential.
Just the challenge and opportunity you have been waiting for!
Regional Financial Controller
| Location | South East | ||
| Salary | £65,000 | Ref | RM-10735 |
An excellent opportunity for you to join a rapidly expanding UK hotel company who pride themselves on a collaborative and dynamic working culture.
This is a newly created role, where you will play a key part role in managing the financial operations of a hotel portfolio based primarily in the London/SE regions.
You will be responsible for overseeing the financial performance of up to 9 hotels, insuring compliance with financial policies, and providing financial guidance to optimise profitability and efficiency.
Proven above property/ multi site/ UK based hotel finance experience, working closely and effectively with key stakeholders is essential.
Just the challenge and opportunity you have been waiting for!
Regional Financial Controller - Northern Ireland
| Location | Ireland | ||
| Salary | £55,000 | Ref | RM-10785 |
This is a newly created hybrid role, where you will play a key part role in managing the financial operations of a hotel portfolio based in Northern Ireland.
You will be responsible for overseeing the financial performance of 3 hotels, including a new upscale opening in Belfast in 2025, ensuring compliance/best practice with financial policies/procedures, providing financial guidance to optimise profitability and efficiency.
A proven track record within hotel finance, strong commercial/operational awareness, working closely/effectively with key stakeholders is required.
As you know, an opportunity such as this in this region is rare, so seize the moment and apply today!
Financial Controller
| Location | Oxfordshire | ||
| Salary | £45,000 | Ref | RM-10768 |
This is a fully self- accounting Financial Controller role based within a deluxe boutique hotel set in a superb riverside location.
Working closely with the Group FD and General Manager, you will be fully responsible for all aspects of daily and weekly controls through to month end preparation/reporting.
You will need to demonstrate sound practical understanding of P&L and balance sheet reconciliation gained within hotels, together with a proven hands on approach, ideally within smaller SME hotel environments.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a smaller hotel collection and make a positive impact within a personable and rewarding working environment.
Assistant Management Accountant/ Internal Audit
| Location | Berkshire | ||
| Salary | £42,000 | Ref | RM-10778 |
Here's an excellent central head office finance role with additional internal audit responsibilities, overseeing a successful portfolio of branded London centric hotels.
Reporting to the GFC, your key duties will be to assist with Internal Audit, Management Accounts, AP, Bank Recs, Credit Control and payroll preparation as well as assisting with year end and external audit requirements.
This is an ideal opportunity for either a hotel based AFC with 1st draft P&L knowledge now looking to step up into group level or an existing hospitality based MA used to multi P&Ls and controls.
Working within a small finance team, there will be plenty of opportunity for you to develop your finance experience further within a supportive and forward thinking company environment.
Assistant Management Accountant
| Location | London | ||
| Salary | £40,000 | Ref | RM-10776 |
Due to continued expansion, a newly created role for Assistant Management Accountant is now required within the Head Office of a dynamic, fusion cuisine concept driven restaurant company based in Central London,
Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, you will be fully involved in all aspects of month end/ multi P&L preparation including journals, prepayments, bank reconciliations and supporting accounts payable when required.
Ideally you will have a hospitality or retail based finance background with excellent analytical skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively within a fast-paced environment.
This is very much a hands on MA role, hitting the ground running from day one, using a highly flexible approach within a small team, fast paced environment.
Are you up for the challenge!