Deputy Finance Director

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a skilled Deputy Director of Finance to oversee financial performance across a collection of luxury hotels in London. This role offers the chance to shape financial strategies, support hotel managers, and ensure rigorous financial controls. With a focus on collaboration and growth, you will be integral in driving financial success while enjoying a range of employee benefits, including comprehensive training and health incentives. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Recognition and Rewards Program

Access to Discounts via Benefits Platform

Comprehensive Training

28 Holidays Annually

Paid Day Off on Birthday

Health Incentives

Gym Membership Concession

Nutritious Meals During Shifts

Complimentary Dry-Cleaning Service

Qualifications

• Relevant hospitality finance qualification or part-qualified.
• Previous experience in finance within the hotel/hospitality sectors.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing financial performance of hotels in London.
• Preparing and reviewing consolidated management accounts.

Skills

Hospitality Finance Qualification

Experience as Finance Manager

Sage Intact

Opera

Management Information Production

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Sage Intact

Opera

Job description

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United by timeless style and peerless service, the Montcalm Collection is London’s compendium of luxury hotels. Housed in elegant Georgian townhouses, an 18th-century brewery, heritage headquarters and a diamond-shaped skyscraper, each hotel reveals a different chapter in the city’s story.
Architecture and style may change, but classic hospitality stands the test of time: expect an enduring welcome from our team. We are proud of our past, but even more excited for our future.

Discover the hotels in the collection. Our historic brewery, reimagined as a vibrant modern hotel: The Montcalm At The Brewery. Our Georgian charmer with an artful modern spirit: The Montcalm Marble Arch. Our storied city-slicker, housed in the former headquarters of the Royal Mail: The Montcalm Royal London House. Our duo of mindful hotels which set a slower pace: Inhabit Southwick Street and Inhabit Queen’s Gardens.

Position Overview

Montcalm Collection is looking for a skilled and ambitious Deputy Director of Finance to join our team. Help shape the next chapter of the Montcalm Collection and showcase your skills. Become a trusted ambassador for our hotels and take the opportunity to move between properties, ensuring service and product delivery standards with a high degree of customer care and service.

Key Responsibilities

As the Deputy Director of Finance, you will be responsible for:

1. Overseeing all aspects of the financial performance of our group of hotels in London.
2. Providing financial advice, support, and expertise to stakeholders and hotel managers.
3. Ensuring a rigorous financial control and reporting environment.
4. Preparing and reviewing consolidated management accounts for all hotels.
5. Holding weekly credit and payroll meetings with hotel managers and management accountants.
6. Ensuring detailed hotel forecasts and establishing weekly payroll costs and expenses tracking to project hotel profits accurately, taking necessary actions to meet objectives.
7. Supporting the financial director in preparing and implementing new SOPs.
8. Reviewing and developing best practice financial accounting and control procedures to maximize impact, efficiency, and reduce risk.
9. Supporting and ensuring proper month-end and year-end closing, including intercompany account reconciliation.
10. Conducting regular balance sheet reviews for all hotels, ensuring accounts are reconciled, supported, and variances explained; highlighting unresolved discrepancies to the financial director.
11. Supporting the development of management accountants through quarterly and annual performance reviews.
12. Building relationships with the Senior Leadership team to support decision-making.
13. Leading monthly finance meetings with management accountants and the team.
14. Assisting the financial director with hotel budgeting processes to ensure accurate and reliable budgets.
15. Maintaining a rigorous internal control system in accordance with Finance SOPs.
16. Managing the annual audit process for all hotels.
17. Reviewing Capex reconciliations regularly for all hotels.
18. Preparing and filing VAT returns.

Requirements and Skills

• A relevant hospitality finance qualification or part-qualified (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) or qualified by experience.
• Previous experience as a finance manager within the hotel/hospitality/leisure sectors, ideally in a multi-site environment.
• Experience using Sage Intact and Opera.
• Proficient in producing management information with supportive commentary.
• Collaborative and empowering team dynamics.
• Opportunities for promotion and growth within the brand.
• Recognition and Rewards Program.
• Access to various discounts via our Benefits Platform.
• Comprehensive training through Certified Classroom and E-Learnings.
• 28 holidays annually, including 8 bank holidays, with additional holidays after 2 years.
• A fully paid day off on your birthday.
• Health incentives: cashback on optical, dental, chiropractic, and physio services.
• Concession on gym memberships.
• Nutritious meals provided during shifts.
• Complimentary dry-cleaning service for uniforms.

Candidates must be authorized to live and work in the UK. Currently, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Montcalm Collection, diversity and inclusion are core values. We value the unique perspectives each individual brings, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background. Our culture is built on mutual respect, and we are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and prejudice.

If this role aligns with your aspirations, please apply. If not shortlisted, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us, now or in the future.

Note: If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application as not shortlisted for this role.