Finance Systems Analyst

Dorchester Services; Hyde Park Corner; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality company based in the UK is seeking a Finance Systems Analyst to report and analyze global hotel financial results. The ideal candidate should be a qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA) with 1-3 years of relevant experience and technical expertise in ERP systems like Microsoft Business Central, SQL, and Power BI. This role offers significant growth opportunities and benefits including competitive retirement schemes and training. The position primarily operates Monday to Friday, with one remote working day each week.

Benefits

Complimentary stays with breakfast at hotels

50% off at bars and restaurants

£750 Refer a friend bonus scheme

World class development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a Finance department.
• Experience in hospitality industry, especially within luxury hotels is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Report and analyze global hotel results.
• Assist with month/year end results process.
• Support group-level budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

ERP Platforms: Microsoft Business Central / D365

Power BI

Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

SQL

Technical communication in English

Education

Qualified or part-qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA)

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Infor SunSystems

Sage Intacct

Job description

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as the Finance Systems Analyst, you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

Recruitment Process

1. First stage interview with People & Talent Specialist
2. Second stage interview with Global Director of Finance
3. Excel Assessment
4. Final Interview with Chief Financial Officer

Benefits

• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 10 Dorchester Collection hotels.
• 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels.
• £750 Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• World class development opportunities.
• Social events throughout the year.
• Workday Lunches in the form of a prepaid contactless card.
• Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000s of retailers.
• Complimentary dry cleaning.
• Competitive retirement scheme.

What you’ll do

• Be responsible for reporting and analysing global hotel results and to ensure that all financial matters are in accordance with statutory legislation and accounting standards.
• You’ll also assist with month/year end results process flow, including consolidation and high-level summaries.
• Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As the Finance Systems Analyst, you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• In this role, you’ll also be responsible for:
  • Support group-level budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes by maintaining models, templates and system inputs.
  • Administer and safeguard the integrity of all financial systems (ERP, consolidation tools, reporting platforms), ensuring compliance, security, and user access control.
  • Lead ongoing system configuration, maintenance, upgrades and version testing to keep DC's financial systems stable, secure, and optimised.
  • Own Finance master data governance (chart of accounts, reporting structures, mapping tables) and ensure consistent financial information across all DC entities.
  • Identify automation opportunities and lead implementation of enhancements in collaboration with IT and hotel finance teams.
  • Troubleshoot system issues, manage ticket resolution, and escalated to IT/vendors where required.
  • Deliver training, onboarding and guidance to system users to uplift the finance system capability across the DC group.
  • Support auditors with evidence, system documentation, control demonstrations, and data extracts.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Finance Systems Analyst, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for the Collection.

The hours of operation for this role are Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm. The role is based in our corporate office in Knightsbridge, with one day working from home on Fridays.

Qualifications & Requirements

It’s essential that you are a qualified or part-qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA) with preferably one to three years’ experience in a Finance department.

• You’ll also bring technical skills in the following areas:
  • ERP Platforms: Microsoft Business Central / D365, Oracle, SAP, Infor SunSystems, Sage Intacct
  • Planning Tools: IBM Planning & Analytics, Cognos TM1, Infor Forecasting
  • Database & Integration: SQL, ODBC, data warehouse concepts
  • BI/Visualisation: Power BI, SmartView, OAC or equivalents
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• English is the primary language used in our hotels and residences. You can comfortably communicate both verbal and written in this language. French or Italian languages are an advantage.
• Hospitality industry experience, especially within luxury hotels or multi-asset groups, is a significant advantage, enabling faster understanding of hotel finance cycles, property-level reporting, and operational nuances.
• You are able to manage multiple complex projects and assignments and meet short deadlines.

Our Hotels

We work with some of the most talented and unique individuals in our business, who always ensure the extraordinary guest experience of Dorchester Collection and the hotels within it. It is, after all, our people that bring our vision to life. As a member of our Dorchester Collection Family, we will support your development by nurturing your personality, creating a transparent culture of trust collaboration and appreciation. Supported by our annual personal development planning, tailored learning opportunities and our Academy programs you will be a part of creating a bespoke experience.

Treasured by guests. Cherished by employees. Celebrated worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process, such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself, please email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through the process. Please note that we will not be able to respond to individual enquiries about update.