Finance Director

ACCA Careers; Teignbridge; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join its Senior Leadership Team. This strategic role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and providing commercial insights. The successful candidate will lead a team of finance professionals and manage relationships with stakeholders while contributing to the company's commitment to sustainability and community support.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in a trading company environment.
• Experience managing IT systems and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial activities including reporting, budgeting, and audit management.
• Oversee IT and business systems for efficiency and security.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and tax regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Planning

Communication

Education

ICAEW/ACCA Qualified Accountant

Tools

IT Systems Management

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About Us

Farncombe Estate is a values-driven, family-founded business operating three award-winning hotels—Dormy House, The Fish, and Foxhill Manor—on a stunning 500-acre estate in the Cotswolds. We are committed to sustainability, supporting local communities, and creating exceptional experiences for our guests. Our ethos is rooted in "doing the right thing," ensuring our business is as rewarding for our people and the planet as it is for our guests and stakeholders.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Finance Director to join our Senior Leadership Team. This is a broad and strategic role, reporting to the Managing Director of Hotels with a dotted line to the shareholder. The successful candidate will oversee all financial and legal operations across the estate, ensuring financial control, strategic direction, and commercial success. This role also includes oversight of IT systems, business analytics, and company secretarial responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all financial activities, including reporting, budgeting, forecasting, in-house payroll and audit management.
• Provide strategic financial planning and commercial insights to drive profitability.
• Manage financial reporting and communication with the shareholder, Board, and external advisors.
• Oversee IT and key business systems to ensure efficiency and security.
• Manage legal activities, insurance, taxation, and company secretarial duties.
• Designated as DPO for GDPR for the Estate.
• Lead and develop a team of 10 finance professionals - plus a Team of 2 in I.T.
• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners, external auditors, and tax advisors.
• Support the Managing Director in commercial decisions and investment planning.
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting, tax regulations, and risk management.
  
  

About You

• A qualified accountant (ICAEW/ACCA) with significant post-qualification experience in a trading company environment (previous experience in a luxury hotel environment would be advantageous but not essential).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Commercially astute with experience in financial planning and operational decision-making.
• Experience managing IT systems and business operations is essential.
• Knowledge of the hospitality sector or a B2C environment is highly desirable.
• A strategic thinker with excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Passionate about working in a values-led organisation.
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Farncombe Estate, you’ll be part of a leadership team that values integrity, innovation, and sustainability. We offer a collaborative and inspiring working environment in a beautiful setting, alongside competitive remuneration and benefits.

How To Apply

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of a unique and forward-thinking hospitality business, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Accounting

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