Chief Financial Officer

TipTopJob; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed hospitality group in Central London seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function. Responsibilities include driving FP&A, managing a talented team, and providing strategic insights. The ideal candidate has a proven background in hospitality finance, experience with private equity, and exceptional communication skills. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the company's growth strategy in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven CFO with hospitality experience.
• Hands-on leadership in fast-growth environments.
• Experience with M&A and international exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance function and team.
• Drive FP&A and deliver strategic insights.
• Enhance financial processes for efficiency.
• Engage in acquisitions and strategic growth.

Skills

Finance function leadership

Data-driven decision making

Managing finance teams

Private equity collaboration

Strong communication

Job description

Overview

Chief Financial Officer position in Central London. We're looking for a high-impact Chief Financial Officer to join a fast-growing, private equity-backed hospitality group based in the heart of London. This is a hands-on leadership role for a seasoned finance professional who thrives in dynamic environments and wants to shape the future of an ambitious, international business.

What Youll Do

• Take full ownership of the finance function: leading, inspiring, and developing a talented team.
• Drive FP&A, delivering sharp analysis and actionable insights that fuel strategic decisions.
• Partner with founders, MDs, and PE investors, ensuring reporting is not just accurate but truly influential.
• Overhaul processes where needed: shaking things up to make finance faster, smarter, and more impactful.
• Play a key role in acquisitions and integrations, helping to unlock growth opportunities.
• Provide strategic guidance while keeping your hands dirty with the numbers that matter day to day.

Candidate Profile

• A proven CFO with deep hospitality experience.
• A commercial, analytical mind with a passion for data-driven decision making.
• Track record of managing and scaling finance teams in fast-growth businesses.
• Experience working with private equity investors and delivering in high-growth, high-pressure environments.
• Pragmatic, hands-on, and unafraid to challenge the status quo.
• International exposure and M&A experience will make you stand out.
• Exceptional communicator: able to win the trust of founders, senior stakeholders, and investors alike.

This isnt just another CFO role. Its a chance to step into a business thats growing fast, backed by private equity, and hungry for change. Youll be at the heart of the action, shaping strategy, influencing stakeholders, and driving performance at every level. If youre ready to make your mark and take a thriving hospitality business to the next level: we want to hear from you.