Interim Finance Business Partner - Hotel Sector
Liverpool | £250-£350 per day | 24 hours per week (onsite) | 3-6 Month Contract
Are you an experienced Hotel Finance Business Partner, Financial Controller or Hospitality Management Accountant seeking your next interim assignment?
We are supporting a well-established European hotel management group in appointing a hands-on Finance Business Partner for a flagship Liverpool hotel. This is an immediate requirement for a 3-6-month contract, working 24 hours per week onsite, providing operational finance leadership and commercial insight.
This role is ideal for a hospitality finance professional who thrives in a dynamic hotel environment and enjoys partnering closely with a General Manager, operational leaders and ownership stakeholders.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Hotel General Manager, you will act as the senior finance lead onsite, working closely with the external accounting partner and the hotel's finance assistant.
Key responsibilities include:
Month-End & Reporting
Ownership and coordination of the monthly P&L process
Review, validation and closure of accounts in collaboration with external accountants
Preparation of management commentary and financial analysis
Calculation and reporting of Franchise and Management fees
Participation in monthly owner review calls
Ensuring reporting aligns with USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry)Forecasting & Budgeting
Lead the monthly forecasting process with the GM and Heads of Department
Prepare and present forecasts to management and owners
Support the development and presentation of the annual budget
Provide financial insight to drive margin improvement and operational accountabilityOperational Finance Oversight
Oversight of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes
Review of supplier statements, credit checks and payment approvals
Payroll review and approval
Oversight of cash handling procedures and income audit controls
Preparation of cash flow forecasts and longer-range projections
Support internal audit processes and policy complianceBusiness Partnering
Act as a true Finance Business Partner to the GM
Provide commercial insight to support operational decision-making
Mentor and develop the onsite finance assistant
Ensure adherence to financial controls, approval matrices and delegated authorities
Drive financial discipline and performance culture across departmentsCandidate Profile
We are keen to speak with finance professionals who can demonstrate:
Proven experience in hotel or hospitality finance
Strong understanding of USALI reporting
Experience working in a branded hotel environment
Background as a Finance Business Partner, Financial Controller, or Hotel Management Accountant
Experience managing hotels in the region of £4m-£8m turnover
Strong forecasting, budgeting and P&L analysis capability
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively with GMs, external accountants and ownersProfessional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) is desirable, although strong hospitality sector experience will also be considered.
The Opportunity
This assignment offers the opportunity to:
Take a visible finance leadership role within a prominent Liverpool hotel
Work closely with senior operational and ownership stakeholders
Apply and strengthen your USALI and hotel finance expertise
Make an immediate and measurable impact over a 3-6 month periodDay Rate: £250-£350 per day (dependent on experience)
Location: Liverpool (24 hours per week onsite)
Contract Duration: 3-6 months
If you are immediately or imminently available and have strong hotel finance experience, we would be pleased to hear from you.
To apply, please email your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed)
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