Director of Finance

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Benefits of Joining Us

• Become part of a passionate team dedicated to creating excellent hospitality experiences.
• Enjoy 29 days of holiday (including bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
• Food on us during your shift.
• Receive a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two upon starting.
• Participate in training and ongoing development to support your success.
• Take time off to volunteer with our partner charities.
• Earn rewards through Hox Hero and Nifty Fifty for going the extra mile.
• Join our diversity and inclusion calendar of events to learn and celebrate.
• Participate in team get-togethers, parties, and fun activities.
• Work in a creative, rewarding, and innovative environment within a fast-growing international group.
• Benefit from excellent discounts across The Hoxton and Ennismore family.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure strong financial management within a robust control environment.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and provide financial reports for the hotel, including statutory accounts.
• Manage relationships with operations, finance teams, and owners, ensuring excellent service and communication.
• Lead all aspects related to balance sheets, P&L, cash management, and capital.
• Provide innovative management reporting and analysis to add value.
• Deliver high-quality, accurate, and relevant management information and performance metrics.
• Incorporate benchmarking, KPIs, and balanced scorecards into reporting.
• Optimize and develop systems to improve efficiency and information flow.
• Ensure user training and process improvements to eliminate non-value-adding tasks.
• Work with colleagues to correct errors at source and refine processes.
• Lead financial planning and forecasting for The Hoxton, Edinburgh, aligning with strategic goals.
• Support the General Manager and finance team in strategic planning and value identification.
• Manage budgeting processes and ensure alignment with financial strategies.
• Develop, inspire, and lead a high-performing finance team, planning for succession and continuous development.

Candidate Requirements

• Authentic individuals seeking a place to be themselves, without conformity.
• Passion for hospitality in all its forms.
• Aiming to make a positive impact and create memorable experiences.
• Humility and teamwork, leaving egos at the door.
• Openness to innovation and trying new approaches.
• Ability to foster a positive, fun, and supportive team environment.
• Over 3 years of hotel finance experience, ideally as a Finance Manager or Director of Finance.
• Strong knowledge of operational, financial, and legal requirements.
• Technical expertise in compliance, hotel operations, and finance systems.
• A balanced approach combining process-driven methods with flexibility and creativity.
• Qualified accountant status is advantageous.