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An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Director of Finance to join one of London’s most prestigious luxury hotels.

Consistently recognised among the world’s finest hotels, this iconic property is renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences, outstanding service, and timeless British elegance. As part of an internationally respected luxury hotel collection, the hotel offers an environment where excellence, innovation, and attention to detail are at the heart of everything we do.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director and serving as a key member of the Executive Committee, you will provide strategic financial leadership across the business, driving commercial performance while ensuring the highest standards of financial governance and operational excellence.

The Role

This is a highly visible leadership position, responsible for the overall financial management of the hotel. You will partner closely with senior leadership, ownership, and the management company to shape business strategy, maximise profitability, and support continued operational success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting
• Delivering insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Managing financial reporting, cash flow, balance sheet and P&L performance
• Ensuring robust financial controls, governance and statutory compliance
• Driving commercial initiatives, cost optimisation and operational efficiencies
• Overseeing purchasing and procurement functions
• Building strong relationships with ownership, auditors and external stakeholders
• Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team
• Championing a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement

About You

We are seeking an experienced finance leader with a proven track record within luxury hospitality.

You will bring:

• Previous experience as a Director of Finance or Head of Finance within a luxury hotel environment
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
• Outstanding leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent analytical and financial planning capabilities
• Experience managing complex financial operations and reporting
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems and reporting tools
• Professional accounting qualifications are preferred, although exceptional experience will also be considered
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK as sponsorship will not be provided

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become part of one of London’s most distinguished luxury hospitality destinations, celebrated for its personalised service, award-winning dining, and commitment to excellence. The hotel is internationally recognised for its exceptional standards, including Forbes Five-Star recognition, and continues to set benchmarks within the global luxury hospitality sector.

If you are an inspiring financial leader looking to make a significant impact within an iconic luxury hotel, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now to be part of a world-class leadership team where excellence is not just expected—it is celebrated.

For more information or to apply, please contact Chris at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1162

Ready to lead finance for one of Europe’s most exciting lifestyle hospitality businesses?

This isn’t a traditional Head of Finance role.

We’re looking for a commercially minded finance leader to join a fast-growing European hospitality business that’s redefining the guest experience. With an expanding portfolio of design-led hotels across Europe, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, partnering with operational leaders, and influencing strategic decisions at the highest level.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy turning financial insight into business success, we’d love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the VP of Finance, you’ll lead the financial support for a portfolio of European hotels, providing robust financial reporting, forecasting, analysis, and commercial insight. Working closely with hotel General Managers and senior leadership, you’ll help shape strategy, improve profitability, and support continued growth across the region.

This is a highly visible leadership role with genuine influence across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead monthly financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting across a European hotel portfolio.
• Deliver insightful analysis of financial performance, identifying trends, risks and opportunities.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability and support commercial decision-making.
• Develop business cases for new projects, investments and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure strong financial controls, governance and compliance across the region.
• Manage and develop a small, high-performing finance team.
• Present financial performance and recommendations to senior stakeholders with confidence and clarity.
• This role is London office based 5 days per week.

About You

You’ll be a qualified accountant with significant post-qualified experience in hospitality finance and a genuine passion for partnering with the business.

You’ll also bring:

• 7+ years’ post-qualified finance experience.
• At least 5 years’ experience within the hotel sector (essential).
• Strong financial planning, reporting and commercial analysis expertise.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems knowledge.
• A proactive, curious mindset with the confidence to challenge and improve performance.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK as sponsorship will not be provided.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become part of an ambitious organisation that’s experiencing exciting growth across Europe. You’ll work alongside talented, passionate people in a business that values innovation, collaboration and fresh thinking.

If you’re looking for a role where your commercial insight will directly influence business performance—and where no two days are the same—this could be your next career move.

Please contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1161

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance professional to join a growing, design-led hospitality and real estate business with a strong European presence.

This organisation is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, with a focus on operational excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer experiences across a portfolio of lifestyle-led accommodation brands. The business is seeking a commercially minded and hands-on Group Finance Shared Services Manager to lead transactional finance operations across multiple regions.

Reporting to the senior finance leadership team, this role will oversee the day-to-day management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable shared services, ensuring robust financial controls, operational efficiency, and timely, accurate reporting.

The Role

As Group Finance Shared Services Manager, you will lead and develop transactional finance teams across the UK and Europe, ensuring high performance, compliance, and continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, managing a team of direct and indirect reports across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, supplier payments, billing, collections, and reconciliations.
• Maintain a strong control environment with clearly documented and compliant financial processes.
• Oversee key financial systems including ERP, property management, point-of-sale, and expense platforms to support finance operations.
• Drive continuous improvement, automation, and process efficiencies across shared services.
• Support month-end activities, including approvals, reconciliations, journals, accruals, and bad debt provisions.
• Coach and develop team members to enhance performance and capability.
• Act as a key stakeholder in finance transformation and business-wide projects, including regulatory changes and systems integrations.
• Serve as a point of escalation for internal and external stakeholders.

About You

You will be a proactive, solutions-focused finance professional with strong leadership experience in transactional finance or shared services environments.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing day-to-day transactional finance operations, including AP and AR.
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Qualified accountant preferred (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong systems experience.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements and automation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK as sponsorship will not be provided

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join an ambitious and evolving business where finance plays a key role in supporting growth and operational excellence. You’ll have the chance to shape shared service processes, influence change, and lead a high-performing team within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

For more information, contact Andrea on +44 20 8600 1161 or email fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk