Author: Katherine Wyles

Financial Controller – Paris Airport Hotel

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Our client is an upscale/lifestyle branded property which offers a sleek contemporary design and modern interior. Along with over 100 rooms they offer meeting facilities, contemporary French restaurant, wellness area with a magnificent swimming pool and a panoramic bar which gives a breath-taking view of Paris and the runways of the private international airport of Le Bourget.

They are now seeking to hire a Financial Controller to join the hotel. Under the direction of the General Manager and member of the Executive Committee, the successful candidate will be responsible for achieving the quantitative and qualitative objectives of the finance department and in particular, they will be responsible for monitoring the accounts of all departments and complying with the company’s administrative and tax regulations.

Duties include:

  • Accounting Management
  • Cost control and forecast management
  • Cash management and bank relations
  • Responsible for internal controls, legal security (administrative and tax), cash and assets
  • Management of the Accounting Team

A full job description will be shared upon application.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Graduated from Accounting/Management school or Business school
  • Experience as a Financial Controller in a smaller property or Deputy Director of Finance for at least 3 to 5 years
  • Responsive, organised, rigorous, analytical, available and attentive, with hands-on management approach with active involvement in daily business
  • A master of financial analysis and be familiar with Opera, Oracle, Micros Symphony and Birchstreet software
  • Fluent in both French and English

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 208 600 1164

Hotel Investment Analyst – London

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We seeking on behalf of our client, a highly analytical and detail-oriented Hotel Investment Analyst to join their dynamic team.

This role will focus on evaluating, underwriting, and executing hotel investment opportunities, as well as supporting asset management for hotels and other real estate and portfolio performance strategies through the family office. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in financial analysis, market research, and real estate investment, with a passion for the hospitality sector.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Investment Analysis
  • Market Research & Due Diligence
  • Asset Management Support
  • Transaction Support

Candidate Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Hospitality Management, or related
  •  2+ years of experience in real estate investment, financial analysis, or hotel asset management
  • Strong financial modelling and analytical skills with proficiency in Excel
  • Knowledge of hotel performance metrics (e.g., RevPAR, ADR, Occupancy) and real estate valuation methods.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise presentations.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Language skills: English, French
  • Pan European experience
  • Proficiency in financial and market analysis tools (e.g., STR, CoStar, Argus, or similar platforms) is a plus.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to think outside the box with a desire to learn and grow with the role

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 208 600 1164

Financial Reporting Manager – London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

An exciting opportunity has become available with this innovative and growing lifestyle business in a hands-on Reporting Manager role. The position is based in our client’s London Head Office but will work on finance for the entire global portfolio, with significant further growth and investment planned in the coming years. The position is a contract role for 6 months but there may be an oportunity for this  role to become permanent.

Our client is a leading global lifestyle accommodation brand with properties located throughout Europe and North America and has been named as one of the top 50 most innovative global companies.

Job Description 

  • Collating monthly group reporting to prepare consolidated management information in a timely manner
  • Working with the operational finance team to ensure proper balance sheet control
  • Driving improvements to accuracy and consistency of financial reporting across the group and improving the internal control environment
  • Preparation of consolidated / stand alone IFRS financial statements and supporting schedules for head office holding companies
  • Point of reference for technical accounting queries and implementation of future standard changes
  • Managing with annual audits
  • Posting of journals, managing accruals and preparing Balance sheet reconciliations, including cash book and bank reconciliations
  • Co-ordination of group tax computations, tax filings and requirements with professional advisors
  • Transactional accounting for holding companies
  • Support with AP related tasks

 Candidate Requirements & Experience

    • ACA or ACCA qualified with a Big 6 accountancy firm with 2+ years PQE
    • Results-driven, logical and methodical approach to achieving tasks and objectives
    • Highly motivated, able to work autonomously
    • Excellent excel skills
    • Strong analytical skills
    • Hands-on attitude, with attention to detail
    • Highly collaborative team player
    • Strong technical accounting competence covering IFRS and UK GAAP
    • Demonstrable consolidation experience (either through direct completion or audit process)
    • Exposure to an international group

On offer is a competitive salary along with many employee benefits.

Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK as sponsorship will not be provided.

For more information or ro apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1164

Financial Accountant – London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Do you dream of working with one of the world’s most iconic hotels, where every detail of excellence is valued? Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Financial Accountant to join their prestigious finance team. If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in dynamic environments, and have a desire to make a tangible impact, this is the role for you.

Your Mission:
As Financial Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of their financial operations. From managing high-level reporting to overseeing capital projects, your expertise will drive the financial health of this renowned institution. You’ll be the trusted partner for both day-to-day financial tasks and long-term strategic initiatives, playing a pivotal role in managing statutory financial reporting.

What You’ll Own:

  • Financial Leadership: Oversee P&L, Cashflow, and lender reporting, ensuring every number tells a story.
  • Audit Excellence: Lead year-end audit processes, working closely with external auditors to ensure a smooth and successful review.
  • Project Lead: Be the finance driver for transformative hotel renovation projects, managing CAPEX and maintaining our fixed asset register.
  • Strategic Insights: Provide crucial financial analysis and support the Director of Finance in ad-hoc projects that shape the future of the hotel.
  • Process Improvement: Update SOPs, streamline operations, and lead financial training across the organization.
  • Compliance & Reporting: Manage statutory and internal audits, ensuring financial compliance and clarity in everything they do.

What You’ll Bring:

  • ACA, CIMA, or ACCA certification.
  • 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably within the hospitality sector.
  • Advanced knowledge of Excel; familiarity with Opera, SUN, and Silverware is a plus.
  • Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Are you ready to step into a role where your financial expertise meets timeless elegance?  Contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk  or call on +44 208 600 1164 to become part of something extraordinary.

Group Financial Controller – London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

We have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Group Finance Controller to join an innovative and growing hospitality business.

Our client  is a global lifestyle hospitality platform operating across two unique brands and their vision is to become the world’s leading design-led accommodation brand. They aim to achieve this by offering a host of soulful social spaces, cultural events and a creative programme that inspires guests and locals alike, all while providing affordable and safe accommodation all within prime gateway, city centre locations.

Based at their Central London Head Office the role of Group Financial Controller will report to Vice President, Finance the CFO with a close working relationship across the finance team, especially with the CFO, and with direct involvement with the private equity ownership group.

Working alongside the Group Head of Corporate Finance and the Head of FP&A Leading a central team of four, this role will lead head-up the Operational Property Finance function to deliver a best in class finance service to the business:

To be successful in the role, you need:

  • Experienced ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant with 8+ years PQE
  • Lives and breathes USALI
  • Significant operational hospitality experience gained in a sufficiently complex & geographically diverse business
  • The ability to work across the business to ‘bring’ the wider team to a new level of professionality
  • Extensive financial modelling experience producing high quality projections
  • Ideally transactional exposure
  • Happy to roll sleeves up and demonstrate a hands-on works style with understanding that role include peak time to meet reporting deadlines
  • High levels of attention to detail and ability to take full accountability for output produced
  • Highly motivated, proactive, self-starter, with the capability to spearhead and take full ownership over workstreams
  • Gravitas / capability to win confidence of a wide variety of prominent senior executives, investors, and external counterparties
  • Direct and indirect people & team management & leadership experience

Fabulous Candidate Benefits include:

  • Birthday: Celebrate your special day with an extra holiday!
  • Gym Contribution: Enjoy a company contribution towards your gym membership, plus exclusive access to the WeWork fitness centre including showers.
  • Life’s Assurance:  Employer-funded life assurance
  • Health: Enjoy a health plan that gives cashback on dental, vision, private GP appointments, and wellbeing services
  • Accommodation: Enjoy 2 free nights at any the company hotels worldwide. Reduced room rates available for friends and family
  • Plus many many more!

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1160

 

Finance Manager, 5 star hotel, London – Position Filled

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This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

We have a fabulous opportunity for a Finance Manager to join one of London’s premier 5 star hotels.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate will be reponsible for overseeing a large finance team and taking charge of the day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.

Candidate Requirements: 

  • Accounting qualification – preferred not required
  • Have a great attitude with a willingness to learn and make your mark
  • Enjoy managing a team and developing those around you
  • Be ambitious and eager to develop your career in luxury hospitality
  • Work closely with the Director of Finance & Business Support and the Executive team to drive the success of the business
  • Be a finance expert, preferably a qualified accountant with up-to-date knowledge and practice in all accounting practices
  • Possess excellent communication skills

 Excellent Candidate Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary and benefits including pension and life assurance
  • Private Health Insurance (Single cover)
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Cashback scheme for everyday wellbeing/healthcare expenses including Perkbox
  • Special rates at the hotel and across their hotels worldwide
  • Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniformed and non-uniformed colleagues
  • Colleague gym facility and Virgin Active gym membership discount
  • Annual optician reimbursements for eye tests and glasses
  • English language classes
  • Colleague restaurant
  • Local F&B, retail and gym discounts
  • Interfaith prayer room
  • Wellness room
  • Cycle to work scheme

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1160

Area Director of Finance, Southern Europe – Position Filled

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This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Area Director of Finance to oversee the financial operations of four luxury hotels located in Southern Europe. This position is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the finance teams, driving financial planning, analysis, and reporting, and ensuring compliance with all financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership:

  • Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the overall business objectives of the hotels.
  • Provide guidance and support to hotel finance teams to ensure consistent and accurate financial reporting.
  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes across all properties.

Financial Analysis & Reporting:

  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
  • Monitor key financial metrics and provide insights to drive profitability and cost control.
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive management and internal controls.

Compliance & Internal Controls:

  • Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company policies and procedures.
  • Oversee internal audits and implement corrective actions where necessary.
  • Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.

 Team Management:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams at each hotel, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate training and development programs to enhance team capabilities and knowledge.
  • Collaborate with other departments to support cross-functional initiatives and optimize overall hotel performance.

Qualifications:

  • Strong academic background, ideally in finance or accounting.
  • Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role within the hospitality industry.
  • Proven track record of managing multiple properties and delivering strong financial results.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership abilities.
  • Proficiency in financial software and systems, including [specific software if applicable].

Candidates must have the right to work in the EU or UK without restriction.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic individual, who is keen to progress their career.  Relocation is essential, and assistance offered.

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1160

 

Business Development Executive, London – Position Filled

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This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

Our client, an innovative and expanding procurement company leading the way in the hospitality industry, is on the lookout for a Business Development Executive to join their team. Their mission is to deliver exceptional procurement solutions that set the standard in the industry. This is a home/field based position with some travel in Central London to meetings with both customers and team members.

If you are a dynamic, results-driven individual with a proven track record in B2B field sales, and you thrive on uncovering new leads and closing deals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience in B2B field sales, ideally within Group Purchasing Organisation, foodservice distribution (food or non-food), or hospitality services.
  • Excellent knowledge of the UK hospitality market with the ability to utilise personal connections.
  • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
  • Effective communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade.
  • Proactive and self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude
  • Excellent time management and organisational abilities.
  • Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the designated territory.

Why Join:

  • Wellbeing benefits to support your physical and mental health.
  • Travel and sustenance allowance.
  • Remote and flexible working options.
  • Be part of a diverse, friendly, and innovative team, driving positive change in the industry.
  • An opportunity to collaborate with leading companies in the hospitality industry.

If you are looking for your next adventure, we would love to hear from you!

Contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1164

All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Procurement Director, London – Position Filled

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This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

Our client, a rapidly expanding luxury start-up in the hospitality sector, is seeking a strategic B2B Director of Procurement. This role is perfect for an innovative professional eager to shape their department within a growing entrepreneurial group.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Development: Create and implement a strategic approach to procurement and material management for both direct and indirect goods and services.
  • Lifecycle Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of sourcing and procurement projects, from planning and bid preparation to budgeting, forecasting, negotiation, and reporting.
  • Leadership: Lead the procurement of goods and services across all B2B assets within the company, ensuring efficient and cost-effective operations.
  • Areas of Spend: Manage procurement for OS&E (Operating Supplies and Equipment) and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) during the pre-opening and opening phases of all operations.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in a senior procurement role, ideally within the hospitality sector.
  • Strong strategic and creative thinking skills.
  • Excellent negotiation, budgeting, and forecasting abilities.
  • Ability to lead and inspire a team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Why Join?

  • Innovative Environment: Be part of a company that values creativity and innovation.
  • Impactful Role: Have a significant impact on the growth and success of a dynamic luxury start-up.
  • Entrepreneurial Culture: Enjoy a flexible, entrepreneurial work culture where your ideas and initiatives are valued.

If you are a forward-thinking procurement professional with a passion for luxury hospitality, we would love to hear from you!

For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 208 600 1164.

Head Office Accountant, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

This position has now been filled. Please check our latest job opportunities here

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Office Accountant on behalf of our client, an independently owned hotel company. Their portfolio encompasses over 2,000 bedrooms across the UK.  Each property is chosen for its prime location, historical significance, and exceptional amenities, catering to a wide range of budgets and individual preferences.

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the successful candidate will lead a team of four, and spearhead the modernisation of the  finance department. This role involves a significant initial project to upgrade systems including Purchasing, Finance, and Payroll over the first six months.

 Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of four finance professionals
  • Oversee and drive the modernisation of the finance department, including systems upgrades and process improvements
  • Develop and establish business cases for each CAPEX spend, demonstrating efficiency savings
  • Ensure strong financial control and reporting
  • Manage budgeting processes using Excel templates and facilitate transition to more advanced systems
  • Integrate and implement new financial systems and processes
  • Provide comprehensive financial reporting and analysis

Requirements:

  • Significant finance experience within the hospitality industry, ideally within a head office environment
  • Fully Qualified Accountant – ACCA / CIMA
  • Strong financial reporting experience
  • Proven experience in systems implementation and process integration
  • Excellent Excel skills
  • Strong leadership and team management abilities

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1160

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