Head of Finance

COREcruitment; London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality group in London is looking for an experienced Head of Finance to lead financial operations across multiple portfolio companies. The ideal candidate should have strong financial leadership experience in a multi-site hospitality environment and proven expertise in managing outsourced finance teams. This role offers a competitive salary of £75k-£85k, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial leadership experience in multi-site hospitality environments.
• Proven expertise in managing finance providers or outsourced teams.
• Strong proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations for multiple portfolio companies.
• Manage the performance of an outsourced finance company.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial leadership experience

Managing external finance providers

Advanced Excel proficiency

Exceptional communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

Head of Finance, Hospitality/QSR, West London, 75k-85k DOE

We are working with a Hospitality group that is taking the UK QSR scene by storm. A dynamic business, with several brands experiencing rapid growth, aggressive expansion, and significant increases in turnover, both in the UK and US!

They are seeking an experienced, ambitious Head of Finance to handle payroll, accounting, financial analysis, and data analytics, with the potential to grow alongside the business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee financial operations for multiple portfolio companies in the hospitality QSR industry.
• Manage the relationship and performance of an outsourced finance company.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to stakeholders, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes across portfolio companies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and company policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Conduct financial analysis to drive profitability and inform business decisions.
• Collaborate with operational teams to provide financial insights and support performance improvements.

The successful candidate:

• Strong financial leadership experience must be in a multi-site hospitality environment.
• Proven expertise in managing external finance providers or outsourced teams.
• Advanced Excel and IT proficiency, including experience with financial systems.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred).