Finance Manager

Focus Hotels Management Limited; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious boutique hotel in Belfast as a Finance Manager and play a pivotal role in its opening team. This exciting opportunity allows you to lead financial operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and mentor a dedicated finance team. With a commitment to service excellence, you will help shape the guest experience in one of Northern Ireland's most anticipated luxury hotels. If you are passionate about finance and hospitality, this is your chance to elevate your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Training and development programs

Career progression pathways

Employee-centric culture

Recognition for outstanding performance

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in luxury or boutique hotels.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Lead the annual budgeting process with department heads.
• Monitor operational costs and implement cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Data Analysis

Cost Management

Leadership

Communication

Job description

The Bedford Hotel Belfast is seeking an experienced and passionate Finance Manager to join its exceptional opening team. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of Belfast’s most anticipated luxury hotel openings.

Who We Are:
Opening in late 2025, The Bedford Hotel will be a prestigious boutique hotel in the heart of Belfast, set within the iconic Scottish Mutual Building. With 82 luxury bedrooms, a destination restaurant, cafe bar and private dining rooms, we are setting new standards for hospitality in Northern Ireland.

The Bedford Hotel, operated by Focus Hotels Management, seeks a skilled and driven Finance Manager who thrives in a luxury hospitality setting. You are a natural leader with a passion for service excellence and an unwavering commitment to creating unforgettable guest experiences. Your proactive approach, eye for detail, and ability to inspire those around you make you the perfect fit for our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in line with the company standards
• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department heads
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Monitor operational costs and implement cost savings initiatives without compromising quality
• Manage day to day cash flow, banking and credit facilities
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax laws and hotel policies
• Lead and mentor the finance team ensuring training, development and performance management
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline finance operations

Key Qualities We Value:

• A passion for guest-centric service and attention to detail.
• Proven experience in luxury or boutique hotels.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

• At the Bedford Hotel, we believe that exceptional service starts with exceptional people. We offer:
• Competitive salary.
• Training and development programs.
• Clear career progression pathways and leadership opportunities.
• A supportive, employee-centric culture.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
• Work-life balance initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of something special: Join the opening team of Belfast’s luxury hotel.
• Innovate and Inspire: Work in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.
• Grow Your Career: Benefit from professional development opportunities designed to help you thrive.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?
Apply now to join the Bedford Hotel Belfast and become part of a team that values excellence, passion, and progress.