What’s the job all about?
As the Head of Finance, you provide the financial leadership that fuels our mission to redefine sustainable hospitality. You aren’t just managing the books, you are the primary guardian of a financial framework built on integrity, transparency and sustainable profitability.
By leading with a strategic head and a partnership focused heart, you will empower business leaders across the group to remove financial friction and make data-driven decisions. You are a trusted partner across the senior leadership team, ensuring our ambitious growth is backed by robust governance and insightful analysis. Ultimately, you ensure that our financial success is a tool for creating long-term value for our cares.
What do we expect from you
Strategic Leadership & Financial Partnership
· Provide strategic financial leadership across the group to achieve our long-term objectives and drive business growth.
· Act as a trusted partner to the executive team and business leaders, providing insightful analysis and recommendations for key decisions.
· Build strategic partnerships with General Managers, Heads of Departments and Directors using data-driven insights to meet group budgets.
· Lead the annual budgeting process and provide commercial analysis of business units to drive to and bottom-line growth.
Financial Operations & Reporting Excellence
· Oversee the management of day-to-day finance team operations, ensuring timely and accurate month-end close.
· Review month-end processes including balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations and assist the team in query resolution.
· Ensure production of monthly and quarterly financial decks for Directors, covering P&L, BS and Cashflow at property, company and consolidated levels.
· Oversee and develop detailed cashflow reporting and prepare financial reports for the Board.
· Maintain compliance with banking covenant reporting and oversee the validation of all HMRC filings including VAT and PAYE.
Governance, Risk and Efficiency
· Establish and oversee the group’s financial framework, ensuring strong governance, compliance and performance management.
· Act as the point of reference and standard bearer for all accounting guidance and treatment.
· Constantly review and recommend cost-saving measures and effective control environments for accurate reporting.
· Identify automations and efficiencies within the department to streamline processes and reduce manual tasks.
· Manage the annual audit process and maintain a proactive relationship with external auditors.
Development & Project Support
· Coach and train the finance team, empowering their growth through personal development plans (PDPs) and clear objectives.
· Build department resilience by creating SOPs on best practices and ensuring adequate coverage for operational finance.
· Partner with the property development team to ensure accurate and reconciled development reporting.
What are we looking for?
Experience
· Proven track record of strategic financial leadership in Hotels/ Hospitality.
· 5+ Years PQE
· Demonstrated success in leading annual audits and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
Skills and Knowledge & Qualities
· Expertise in financial planning (FP&A), cashflow management and consolidated reporting.
· Deep understanding of HMRC compliance, tax filings and banking covenants.
· Strategic analytical skills to interpret data and provide commercial recommendations that drive growth.
· Inspirational leader with the ability to coach a team and foster a culture of ownership and development.