Director of Finance

Hyatt Regency London Olympia; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hyatt Regency London Olympia as the Director of Finance, responsible for delivering a strategic finance function in a newly redeveloped hotel. Ideal candidates should possess relevant experience in the five-star market, excellent communication and leadership skills, and the ability to manage financial operations effectively.

Benefits

Leadership package including bonus

12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide

Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt for you and your family and friends

Complimentary business attire laundry

Meals on duty

Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Programme access

50% discount on food and beverages at selected Hyatt Hotels

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance role within the five-star market.
• Hotel pre-opening experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Delivering a strategic Finance function and overseeing day-to-day operations.
• Manage onsite team and lead hotel accounting functions.
• Assist in preparing annual business plans and financial statements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACCA or similar qualifications

Job description

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Director of Finance

About Hyatt Regency London Olympia

Hyatt Regency London Olympia will be part of a major redevelopment project transforming Olympia, London's historic convention centre built in 1873, into a comprehensive convention, entertainment, and cultural district in West London. Anchored by the iconic glass barrel-vaulted roofs of the Grand and National Halls, the new 14-acre site will feature a boutique multi-screen arthouse cinema, a 4,000-capacity music and performing arts venue, a 1,500-seat theatre, a rooftop sky garden, as well as restaurants, shops, cafés, and office and co-working spaces.

Hyatt Regency London Olympia will offer 204 rooms, a bar and restaurant, as well as a lobby lounge. Additionally, there will be 3 meeting rooms and direct connectivity to the London Olympia Convention Centre.

The role

You will be responsible for delivering a strategic Finance function for the hotel and overseeing the day-to-day operations of Finance. You will manage an onsite team of two and report to the General Manager, with a dotted line to the Area Finance Director - UK&I.

Your focus during pre-opening will be

• Setting up the onsite Finance function in line with Hyatt and UK guidelines
• Recruiting and building your team and focusing on colleague engagement

Post-opening you will

• Be responsible for short and long-term planning and managing the Finance, IT, and Procurement functions
• Actively participate in the hotel management team as a member of the Hotel Leadership Committee
• Manage and lead hotel on-site accounting functions to ensure proper fiscal management, timely and accurate reporting, and analysis for the hotel. This includes financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and cash management
• Assist in nurturing relationships with the owners, supervise and coordinate owner and Hyatt reporting, provide custom reports, respond to questions, and attend meetings
• Complete the year-end audit process, review all reconciliations and audit work papers, coordinate external auditors' visits, respond to requests, approve adjustments, reconcile audit and property numbers, and approve the final audit
• Prepare and review all monthly and annual financial statements, analyze variances, involve department managers, and manage troubleshooting for cost controls and revenue enhancement
• Assist in the preparation and final review of the annual business plans

About you

You will have relevant experience in a similar role within the five-star market, with ACCA or similar qualifications. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. Hotel pre-opening experience is advantageous.

Benefits of the Director of Finance role include

• Leadership package including bonus, private healthcare, and an enhanced pension
• 12 complimentary nights a year across Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• Discounted hotel stays across Hyatt for you and your family and friends from day one
• Complimentary business attire laundry
• Meals on duty
• Headspace membership and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount on food and beverages when dining as a guest at selected Hyatt Hotels in the UK
• Continuous learning and development opportunities with clear career progression within Hyatt Hotels worldwide

At Hyatt, we care for people so they can be their best. This is reflected in our values of Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Experimentation, and Wellbeing. Joining us means becoming part of the growing Hyatt family, with 1,150 hotels in over 70 countries, recognized as a Great Place to Work!

Hyatt celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our global teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities, and identities.

Join a team that is making travel more human—connected, sustainable. Everyone's role matters, and opportunities to shape your career are available. Your individuality is celebrated. Hospitality is more than a job—it's a career for people who care.

Next Steps: Apply today for this Director of Finance role and start your journey with Hyatt Hotels!