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Group Finance Shared Services Manager – London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

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 Andera on +44 20 8600 1161 or email fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk

Finance & Operations Executive – London / Hybrid

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

Are you highly organised, commercially minded, and looking to develop your career in finance and operations within a growing food business?

We are seeking a proactive Finance & Operations Executive to join a dynamic and fast-growing premium food business based in North West London. Working within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, this role offers excellent exposure across finance, stock management, supply chain coordination, and operational support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience and grow within a business supplying high-quality food products to retail, hospitality, and foodservice markets.

About the Role
This is a varied, hands-on position where no two days are the same. You will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of financial processes, stock management, and operational coordination, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across the business. You will also work closely with suppliers, logistics partners, customers, and internal teams to help maintain excellent service standards in a fast-paced environment.

 Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daily financial transactions using Sage 50
  • Handle accounts payable and receivable
  • Complete bank, credit card, and stock reconciliations
  • Support reporting, forecasting, and inventory management
  • Process purchase orders and investigate stock discrepancies
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and logistics partners
  • Maintain accurate financial and operational records

 About You
We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and thrives in a busy environment.

You will ideally have: 

  • A few years accounting or finance experience looking for a great learning opportunity
  • Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Good understanding of finance processes and reconciliations
  • Confident communicator with strong analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
  • Experience within hospitality, FMCG, food manufacturing, or supply chain environments is desirable.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK as sponsorship will not be provided

 Why Join?

  • Opportunity to grow within a fast-expanding premium food business
  • Exposure to multiple areas of finance and operations
  • Collaborative and supportive team culture
  • A varied role with real responsibility and development opportunities
  • Hybrid working arrangement in North West London. 3 days only in the office

If you are looking for a role where you can develop your career, build valuable operational experience, and make a real impact within a growing business, we would love to hear from you. Contact Andrea at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk for more information or call on +44 208 600 1161

Senior Finance Manager – London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

We are looking for an ambitious Finance Manager for one of the UK’s fastest-growing hospitality and accommodation providers that delivers high-quality stays through beautifully designed spaces, operational excellence, and technology-driven operations.

Following rapid growth and continued expansion, this individual will take ownership of the finance function and help build the financial infrastructure for the next stage of scale.

Working directly with the founders, this is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role early in your career and gain exposure to strategic finance, property investment decisions, and operational scaling.

The Role

You will lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring strong financial reporting, efficient processes, and clear visibility across the business, while helping modernise and automate finance operations as the company grows rapidly.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Build financial models to evaluate new property opportunities
  • Analyse property performance and support expansion decisions
  • Oversee accounts payable, invoicing, and reconciliations
  • Manage their finance operations partner in India
  • Improve finance systems, controls, and automation processes
  • Work closely with external accountants on compliance and reporting

Requirements

  • 3–5 years’ experience in finance, accounting, or financial operations
  • Accounting experience within serviced apartments required
  • Strong management accounts experience
  • Strong Excel and financial modelling skills
  • Experience with accounting systems, ideally Xero
  • Organised, detail-oriented, and commercially minded

Nice to Have

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified
  • Startup or scale-up experience
  • Experience improving finance processes or implementing systems

Why Join?

  • Join a business experiencing rapid growth and expansion
  • Run a finance function early in your career
  • Work directly with the founders and senior leadership
  • Gain exposure to property investment and strategic decision-making
  • Help build and scale the finance infrastructure of a high-growth company
  • Equity participation opportunity available

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

Opening Director of Finance – London

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Finance to join the pre-opening leadership team for one of the most anticipated luxury hotel openings of the year.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a landmark destination from the very beginning—shaping its financial strategy, driving performance, and contributing to a world-class guest experience in an iconic London setting.

As Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in driving the hotel’s financial success. Acting as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and senior leadership team, you will lead financial planning, analysis, and performance optimisation from pre-opening through to full operation.

This role requires a commercially astute, forward-thinking leader with deep hospitality expertise and a passion for luxury.

Key Responsibilities

In this role you will lead all financial aspects of the hotel from pre-opening through to full operation. This includes developing budgets and forecasts, establishing financial systems and controls, and ensuring the hotel is financially ready for a successful launch. You will define and execute long-term financial strategies, monitor performance against key metrics, and drive profitability through insightful analysis and effective decision-making.

You will act as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and senior leadership team, providing clear financial guidance and leading regular performance reviews. The role also involves ensuring compliance with financial policies, overseeing contracts and capital expenditure, and supporting investment decisions. In addition, you will build financial capability across the hotel by mentoring department leaders and fostering a strong commercial mindset throughout the business.

About You

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic finance leader with:

  • At least 5 years’ senior leadership experience in hotel finance (luxury preferred)
  • A degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Professional qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or MBA (preferred)
  • Previous experience in a senior hotel finance role in London, and pre-opening experience

Key Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking
  • Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication
  • Innovative mindset with a willingness to challenge convention
  • Passion for hospitality and luxury experiences
  • Hands-on, results-driven approach
  • Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. You’ll help shape the financial foundation of a flagship luxury hotel while working alongside some of the best talent in the industry.

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

Financial Controller, London – Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

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

Our client, a renowned luxury hotel group, is seeking a talented Financial Controller to join their team. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the General Manager, Regional Financial Controller, and hotel leadership.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive profitability and deliver accurate management accounts
  • Maintain robust financial controls across all hotel operations
  • Provide insightful analysis to support key business decisions

Key Duties:

  • Oversee daily and monthly financial operations
  • Support budgeting and payroll processes
  • Manage accounts payable and assist during audits
  • Ensure compliance with the highest financial and operational standards

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strong Assistant Financial Controller ready to step up into a senior finance role, gaining exposure to strategic decision-making and operational management in a prestigious hospitality environment.

All candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

 

Commercial Finance & Projects Manager, 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 Commercial Finance & Projects Manager to join our client’s central finance team in London. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you’ll play a key role in driving financial performance and strategic growth across the group. This is a high-impact role combining financial analysis, commercial insight and project management. This interesting and varied role will suit a candidate that has a love of hotels and all they can offer.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead group-wide finance projects to improve efficiency and profitability
  • Deliver deep-dive analysis to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost savings
  • Partner with key teams—including Development, Design and F&B Operations—on investment proposals, ROI analysis and performance reviews
  • Track and report on marketing campaigns, pricing strategies and revenue management
  • Support hotel finance teams with best practice processes and strategic insights
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders on cross-functional initiatives and ad-hoc projects for the CFO and VP of Finance

What We’re Looking For

  • Qualified accountant with at least 3 years’ experience, including commercial or business partnering roles
  • Strong analytical and financial modelling skills with up-to-date IFRS knowledge
  • Proven ability to identify opportunities, drive initiatives and present confidently at Board level
  • Adaptable, collaborative and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communicator—fluent English essential; Italian is a plus

Why Join

This is an opportunity to contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation while shaping the financial future of a leading luxury brand.

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

 

Accounts Assistant, 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 detail-oriented Accounts Assistant / Payroll Coordinator to join the Finance team of a luxury boutique hotel in central London.

In this role, you’ll support the Finance Director with payroll administration, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end processes. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll, smooth financial operations, and compliance with UK legislation.

What you’ll do:

  • Prepare and process monthly payroll for all hotel employees
  • Manage pensions, HMRC submissions, and payroll queries
  • Assist with accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and supplier payments
  • Support month-end reporting and financial compliance

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience in payroll administration (hospitality experience desirable)
  • Knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, and pensions
  • Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and proficiency with Excel
  • Organised, discreet, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK

What’s on offer:

  • Competitive salary package
  • Meals on duty
  • Pension scheme and employee benefits
  • Training and career development opportunities
  • The opportunity to be part of a unique, prestigious luxury hotel team

✨ If you’re ready to bring your skills to one of London’s most distinctive luxury hotels, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Director of Asset Management, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

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

Are you driven by strategy, inspired by performance, and passionate about the art of hospitality?

We are seeking a visionary Director of Asset Management to elevate our client’s global luxury hotel portfolio. Based in London, you’ll be instrumental in turning bold ambitions into exceptional results.

🔍 About the Role
This is more than a numbers game—it’s a leadership opportunity rooted in deep strategic thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and a relentless focus on value creation. Reporting to the Board, you will:

  • Steer performance across an elite global hotel portfolio
  • Craft and execute asset strategies that prioritize ROI, risk mitigation, and sustainable growth
  • Shape capital allocation and long-term planning with data-driven insights
  • Collaborate with operators to sharpen operational efficiency and enhance value
  • Present directly to top executives and shareholders, making your impact felt at the highest levels

🌍 What You Bring

  • 5+ years of asset management experience in luxury hospitality or real estate
  • A keen financial mind (accounting qualifications are a plus)
  • Proven fluency with tools like STR Global and HotStats
  • Polished presentation skills and the ability to influence key decisions
  • A true passion for luxury, real estate, and operational excellence
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom

🎓 Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Real Estate, or Hospitality Management—or the strategic savvy to match.

🌟 This is your moment to influence a luxury legacy.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of high-end hospitality on a global scale, apply now and let your strategy speak volumes.

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

Director of Finance, London – Position Filled

Posted on by Katherine Wyles

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

We are working with a Central London hotel who are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to lead its finance function and play a key role in driving the hotel’s financial success. As a senior member of the leadership team, you will oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, and internal controls.

In this hands-on and commercially focused role, you will provide strategic guidance to the General Manager and ownership, manage financial planning and risk, and ensure the smooth execution of all accounting operations. You’ll lead and develop the finance team, support departmental heads with performance analysis, and help shape business decisions with data-driven insight.

This role is ideal for a qualified finance leader with hospitality experience, strong technical and commercial acumen, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with operational excellence in a high-performing environment.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to make a significant impact in a dynamic hospitality environment, we look forward to receiving your application.

All candidates must have the legal right 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

Director Feasibility & Investment Analysis, 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 highly motivated and experienced Director of Feasibility & Investment Analysis to join our client’s Hospitality Real Estate Development team in London.

In this pivotal role, you will partner directly with the Managing Director to evaluate and underwrite new  hotel, residential, and mixed-use real estate development opportunities across Europe and the Americas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and evaluate global real estate development opportunities, especially in the Americas and Europe
  • Lead financial analysis, feasibility studies, and project underwriting
  • Develop and maintain robust financial models to assess investment potential
  • Prepare and present compelling investment memoranda and reports to senior leadership and stakeholders
  • Monitor and analyze market trends, competitive landscapes, and regulatory updates
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including strategic, finance, legal, and asset management
  • Conduct project risk assessments and sensitivity analyses
  • Support strategic planning and execution of the company’s global development initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

Experience & Qualifications:

  • ~5 years of experience in real estate deal underwriting and investment analysis
  • Proven track record in mixed-use and luxury hotel developments
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Real Estate, Hospitality Management, or a related field
  • Strong background in financial modeling and capital structure analysis
  • Experience preparing investment memoranda for sophisticated investors
  • Industry experience with international luxury hospitality brands is a plus

Skills & Attributes:

  • Advanced financial modelling and analytical skills
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and intellectual curiosity
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
  • Ability to travel internationally as required
  • Multilingual proficiency is a plus

Why Join:

  • Be a key driver of strategic development for an internationally respected luxury brand
  • Work alongside visionary leaders in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment
  • Contribute to meaningful, high-profile projects with global impact
  • Enjoy a culture rooted in excellence, creativity, and collaboration

If you are passionate about real estate, investment, and luxury hospitality, and want to play a central role in shaping our client’s global footprint, we want to hear from you.

Please contact Chris at fm@fmrecruitment.co.uk or call on +44 20 8600 1160

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