Finance Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based hospitality company is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee daily accounting operations and provide financial leadership. The ideal candidate will manage P&L accuracy, budgeting, and forecasting while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong financial controls. Previous experience in hotel operational finance is essential, alongside a relevant degree or accounting qualification. This role demands strong analytical skills to support operational decisions and foster a high-performing finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hotel operational finance is essential.
• Strong understanding of P&L management and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations for the property.
• Prepare and review monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure P&L accuracy and maintain strong balance sheet control.
• Oversee working capital, cash flow, and asset/liability reconciliation.
• Manage internal, external, and regulatory audit processes.
• Support the Cluster Director of Finance in developing budgets.
• Provide analytical insight to support operational decision-making.

Skills

Financial reporting

P&L management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial controls

Analytical insight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Fully or part-qualified accountant

Job description

The Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of the hotel’s Accounting function.

Reporting to the Cluster Director of Finance, this role provides financial leadership to the business while ensuring strong structure, control, and direction within the Finance team.

The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, robust controls, budgeting and forecasting, working capital management, and supporting operational leaders in driving performance and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations for the property.
• Prepare and review monthly P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Ensure P&L accuracy, with correct revenue matching and cost allocation.
• Maintain strong balance sheet control and supporting documentation.
• Oversee working capital, cash flow, and asset/liability reconciliation.
• Ensure all taxes are current, correctly collected, and/or accrued.
• Manage internal, external, and regulatory audit processes.
• Maintain a strong control environment to safeguard assets and mitigate risk.
• Support the Cluster Director of Finance in developing the annual business plan and budgets.
• Produce accurate monthly forecasts and provide variance analysis.
• Identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities.
• Provide analytical insight to support operational decision-making.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial reports in line with brand standards.
• Provide clear commentary and context to financial results.
• Communicate financial concepts in a clear and practical way to non-finance stakeholders.
• Facilitate monthly performance review meetings with the management team.
• Provide clear direction and leadership to the Finance team.
• Build a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Conduct performance appraisals and support development plans.

The right candidate

• Fully or part-qualified accountant, or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent experience).
• Previous experience in hotel operational finance is a must
• Strong understanding of P&L management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.