Category: Vacancies

Finance Manager – South West London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Are you a dynamic financial expert looking to make a significant impact in a thriving organisation? Our client has a vacancy for a Finance Manager to drive their financial strategies to new heights!

If you have recent experience with one of the big 4 accounting firms, you are a chartered accountant and would like to work with one of the leading European hotel investment companies – this could be the job for you.

As Finance Manager, you’ll be at the helm of the financial operations, steering their fiscal strategies, and ensuring sound financial decision-making. Your expertise will be crucial in driving profitability, managing risk, and optimising financial processes.

Candidate requirements:

  • Strong analytical skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., Excel, ERP systems).
  • Demonstrated leadership and strategic thinking capabilities.

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

Cluster Financial Controller, London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

 

Our client, a dynamic and growing hotel group with several new openings, is seeking an exceptional Cluster Financial Controller to be a key player in their expanding team. This office-based role is located in the vibrant city of London.

Position Summary:
As the Cluster Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the finance function across multiple hotels. Key responsibilities include:

  • Clear and consistent management of controls and compliance
  • Ensuring that the high level of reporting standards are being maintained
  • Provide business acumen to parties both within and outside the finance function to ensure that risk is mitigated and opportunity taken
  • Partner with the GM’s and other non-finance related disciplines to deliver on the overall objectives of the business

The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, adept at setting and achieving goals, and fostering a collaborative and results-driven team environment. This should include the business plans and strategy in the following areas:

  • Commercial Focus
  • Controls & Compliance
  • Month End
  • Weekly Tasks
  • People Focus

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Co-ordinate the Year End and Interim Audit processes of the portfolio including the review and sign-off of information being submitted to External Auditors
  • Budgeting / Interim Presentations – detailed reviews before submission. Ensure that the numbers make sense and reflect the strategy of the property.
  • Assist with the capital expenditure process, work with GM’s and senior team members to ensure accuracy of applications and submissions of requests.
  • ESG responsibility to include the monitoring of energy, gas, water & waste. To effectively communicate consumption and to fully support the ESG committee.
If you’re ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, apply now and be a part of their journey.
For more information or to apply, please contact Tairona at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1164

Financial Controller – London West End

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

With views overlooking Kensington Gardens, we have a great opportunity for an experienced Financial Controller to oversee a small finance team in our client’s 4 star hotel in the West End of London. Close to the Royal Parks, this really is a fantastic chance to join a company that offers great career progression as well as great benefits.

Position summary:

A small finance team will be under your daily line management as you complete time-bound tasks on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. In order to meet the hotel’s financial KPIs, you will work closely with the general manager and the central management team, balancing your reactive approach to everyday activities with a strategic leadership style. In addition to taking the lead on the hotel’s financial cost reduction measures, you will actively mentor the operational team to ensure that they follow sound procedures. Budgeting, forecasting, payroll, cost controls, accounting, and reporting are a few of the continuing responsibilities you will have

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Support the General Manager in leading the hotel’s annual budget process.
  • Ongoing cost controls, monitoring and auditing of processes and procedures. Providing coaching and training to management teams on cost control activity.
  • Support the production of a monthly capex report.
  • Management of payroll.
  • Self-accounting processes. Responsible for the management accounts and the P&L, balance sheet and ledger control.
  • Supporting the accurate forecasting of business.
  • Period end reports to be completed on time for all hotels.
  • Manage the purchase ledger and ensure invoices are entered onto the system regularly so suppliers are paid on time.
  • Line management of the finance team and their ongoing engagement and development.
  • Coaching and mentorship for the hotel’s management team and rising supervisory team members.
  • Line management of the finance team and their ongoing engagement and development.
  • Coaching and mentorship for the hotel’s management team and rising supervisory team members.

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

Assistant Director of Finance – New York

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

We are seeking on behalf of our client, an experienced Assistant Director of Finance to join the Finance team and support the Director of Finance in ensuring that all accounting processes and procedures are completed efficiently and accurately.

The role, which is based in Manhattan, will be key to financial and operating reporting and an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to add significant value to the business.

Our client is the operator of a shared accommodation brand, which has properties located in some of the coolest cities in the US, and has been named as one of the top 50 most innovative global companies.

Candidate Requirements:

  • Have an appropriate level of expertise ideally within the Hospitality industry
  • Have qualifications or extensive experience in Accountancy/Finance
  • Highly experienced in analysis and requirement gathering, ideally having operated in an organisation through business change and transformation
  • Established, with a proven track record of introducing cost saving financial initiatives, new systems and processes
  • Candidates must also have the right to work in the USA

What’s on offer:

  • A competitive salary along with a great range of employee benefits

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1161

 

Client Accountant – Hospitality Accountancy, London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Are you ready to take the next big step in your accounting career? Our client, an actively growing boutique management accountancy practice specialising in the vibrant hospitality industry, is on the lookout for their next star team member: a Client Accountant!

Based in sunny South London with excellent transport links, this role offers the perfect blend of professional growth and flexibility. Imagine working alongside a close-knit team, gaining invaluable insights into the financial and operational world of restaurants and bars. And here’s the best part: if you show promise in other areas, our client is all about nurturing your talents!

Reporting directly to the partners, you’ll dive into producing accounts for their diverse range of clients and ensuring top-notch quality in all your work. Whether you’re crunching numbers, meeting with business owners, or mentoring junior accountants, attention to detail and a knack for client relations are key.

Here’s what’s in store for you:

  • Managing a portfolio of exciting clients.
  • Crafting monthly management accounts that’ll make our directors’ jaws drop.
  • Preparing financial reporting packs like a pro.
  • Hosting monthly meetings with business owners to showcase your financial wizardry.
  • Keeping a watchful eye over junior accountants’ work to maintain top-notch standards.
  • Building strong internal relationships to ensure all client needs are met with a smile.

Now, let’s talk about you. To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification, freshly minted.
  • A minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role (because you’re no stranger to the accounting game!).
  • Mad skills in Sage 50, Google Docs, Excel, and all things Microsoft.
  • The gift of the gab and top-notch communication skills.
  • A love for numbers and an analytical mind that can’t be beat.

Oh, and one more thing: all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

So, are you ready to make waves in the world of accounting while enjoying the flexibility you deserve? If yes, hit that apply button and let’s make magic happen!

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

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

Pre-Opening Director of Finance, Ultra Luxury Hotel and Residences – Montana USA

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Our client is a fast growing, ultra luxury hotel and residential resort operator seeking a Pre-Opening/Opening Director of Finance for their brand new project set to open in February of 2025.  It will be the first US property in the global portfolio.

Reporting to the GM and HR on Property, pre-opening responsibilities will include:

  • Ensure that Policies and Procedures are in place and operating.
  • Present and explain variances to financial objectives to the General Manager, Owners and relevant Department Heads in a clear and concise manner with recommendations for future corrective action.
  • Practice effective cash flow management and communicate all significant cash flows to global support on a regular basis.
  • In conjunction with the General Manager, the Director, Finance is responsible for compliance with: relevant contractual and legal obligations,
  • Monitor and control all financial aspects of the business including the preparation of the annual business plan.
  • Implement and monitor programs to maintain the condition of resort assets.
  • Actively monitor all the third party contracting with and negotiate the terms and condition in favor of resort.
  • Actively monitor all Projects implemented which are critical in benefit of resort operation.
  • Analysis and evaluate all CAPEX project requirement and send for approval to global support.

Relocation and temporary housing is on offer.  As well as a high base salary and bonus.

A full job description is available upon application.

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1161

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