Finance Manager

Investigo; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and manage a small finance team. This role involves ensuring accurate reporting, managing budgets, and partnering with stakeholders for strategic decisions. The position offers a salary between £65,000 - £70,000 plus a bonus and great benefits, with hybrid working from the London city offices.

Benefits

10% bonus

Great benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong technical expertise.
• Solid experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and analyze budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly financial close and prepare management accounts.
• Ensure timely statutory reporting in line with accounting standards.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting across revenue and cost areas.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Management accounting experience

Financial reporting expertise

Budgeting and forecasting

Strong analytical skills

Advanced spreadsheet skills

Leadership in finance teams

Effective communication

Experience with SAGE or comparable systems

Job description

Finance Manager

Leading Hospitality / Tourism Brand

£65,000 - £70,000 + 10% bonus and great benefits

London city offices - Hybrid 2 days pw office

Responsibilities:

• Oversee monthly financial close, including preparation of management accounts and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting in line with relevant accounting standards.
• Business Partner with various stakeholders across the business, driving key business decisions.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across all revenue and cost areas.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Lead credit control efforts to optimise cash flow and minimise risk.
• Partner with external auditors to support audit processes and deliverables.
• Deliver clear, insightful financial reporting to inform strategic decisions.
• Drive cost efficiency through analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support system and process improvements to enhance reporting and control.
• Lead a small finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide training and guidance to non-finance stakeholders to strengthen financial understanding.
• Support wider business goals through ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.

Skills & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical expertise.
• Solid experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and analyse budgets, forecasts, and operational costs.
• Skilled in financial control, compliance, and audit preparation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail.
• Proficient in financial systems and data tools, with advanced spreadsheet and reporting skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing finance teams and supporting professional growth.
• Effective communicator, able to build relationships across all levels of the business.
• Confident working cross-functionally to align financial practices with broader business goals.
• Able to identify improvements in processes and drive financial performance.
• Ideally experience with SAGE or a comparable system.
• Background in hospitality / consumer - beneficial