An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance leader to join a growing hospitality investment platform as Director of Financial Reporting & Control. Based in London, you will oversee financial reporting, governance and performance analysis across a portfolio of approximately 10 hotel assets located throughout Africa.
This is a highly visible role, acting as the central link between hotel finance teams, asset management, operations, development, investment and ownership stakeholders. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency and integrity of financial information across multiple jurisdictions.
The Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting process across the hotel portfolio.
- Reviewing, challenging and consolidating financial submissions from hotel finance teams.
- Producing high-quality reporting packs for ownership groups, lenders, investors and investment committees.
- Establishing and maintaining reporting standards, KPIs and governance frameworks.
- Supporting hotel finance managers and financial controllers with technical accounting guidance.
- Managing cash flow forecasting and liquidity reporting across the portfolio.
- Developing financial models for acquisitions, refinancing activities, disposals and capital expenditure projects.
- Conducting financial performance analysis, market benchmarking and revenue reviews.
- Overseeing multi-currency and multi-jurisdiction reporting requirements.
- Supporting audit processes and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and financial controls.
- Driving continuous improvements in reporting quality, efficiency and financial governance.
- Undertaking periodic travel to hotel locations and other jurisdictions as required.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent).
- 10–15+ years’ experience in senior finance, reporting or financial control positions.
- Previous experience within hotels, hospitality, real estate or other asset-intensive sectors.
- Strong experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency and multi-jurisdiction reporting environments.
- Proven ability to consolidate financial information from geographically dispersed operations.
- Excellent financial reporting, technical accounting and analytical skills.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Exposure to SAGE ERP 300 or similar ERP systems would be advantageous.
What’s on Offer?
- A senior leadership position within a dynamic international hospitality portfolio.
- Exposure to complex, multi-country operations and strategic investment activities.
- Competitive salary package.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- International travel opportunities across Africa and other jurisdictions.
If you are a qualified finance professional seeking a challenging and rewarding leadership opportunity within an international hospitality environment, we would welcome your application.
Please contact Chris at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1162
