Finance Director

JW Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Job summary

JWR is seeking a Head of Finance for a prestigious hospitality and private members club in Central London. You will lead the finance function, manage a small team and report to the Chief Executive, shaping strategic and operational financial decisions.

The role covers P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, audits, and financial controls across a diverse operation including hospitality, restaurants and events. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification and 5+ years post-qualification experience are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with 5+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience in hospitality/leisure is advantageous.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow.
• Lead annual budgets, forecasts and long-term financial planning.
• Perform commercial analysis across F&B, accommodation, events and membership.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

P&L management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Job description

Head of Finance - Hospitality - Private Members Club

Central London | Up to £90,000 | Full-Time

JWR is recruiting a Head of Finance for a prestigious private members and hospitality organisation in Central London.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this is a senior, hands‑on financial leadership role with responsibility across a diverse operation incorporating hospitality, accommodation, restaurants, private dining, events and membership.

The Role

• Full ownership of the finance function and leadership of a small team
• Monthly management accounts, P&L, balance sheet and cash-flow
• Annual budgets, forecasts and longer‑term financial planning
• Commercial analysis across F&B, accommodation, events and membership
• CAPEX and major investment project planning
• Cash-flow, treasury and cost management
• Financial controls, compliance and risk management
• Annual audit and statutory reporting
• Present financial performance to senior and non‑executive stakeholders
• Work closely with the CEO on commercial and strategic decisions

The Candidate

We are looking for an ACA or ACCA or CIMA-qualified finance professional with at least 5 years' post-qualified experience.

You will ideally be an experienced Head of Finance, Financial Controller or Finance Director, comfortable combining strategic financial leadership with a hands‑on approach.

Experience within hotels, hospitality, private members' clubs, restaurants, events or leisure would be highly advantageous, alongside strong commercial, budgeting, forecasting and people‑management skills.

The Package

Up to £90,000, depending on experience, plus company benefits.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a prestigious Central London organisation, working directly with the Chief Executive and playing a key role in its future development.