Interim Finance Business Partner

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing international hospitality group is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner for a contract role. This position focuses on driving performance and operational excellence across the finance team. Candidates should be qualified accountants with business partnering experience, particularly in hospitality or multi-site businesses. The role offers a day rate of £400-425 and is based in London with some regional travel.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience.
• Proven background in hospitality or real estate a plus.
• Strong business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional operations teams for performance insights.
• Support financial planning and reporting processes.
• Provide variance analysis for profitability.

Skills

Business partnering

Communication

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Tools

BI systems

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Finance Business Partner (Contract)

Day Rate: £400-425 per day
Duration: 4-6 months
Location: London with some regional travel

A fast-growing international hospitality group is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner to join on an interim basis. The business operates across the UK and Europe with a large portfolio of hotels and serviced accommodation. Backed by private equity and continuing to expand, the finance team is focused on driving performance, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional operations teams to deliver insight and analysis on property-level performance.
• Support financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes across multiple sites.
• Provide variance analysis, commentary, and turnaround action plans to drive profitability.
• Benchmark internal and external data to identify areas for cost improvement and investment.
• Build strong working relationships with commercial and operational stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Support decision modelling for capital investments and operational initiatives.

Qualifications / Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven background in hospitality, real estate, hotels, or multi-site businesses is advantageous.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence and challenge stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel / modelling skills; experience with BI and ERP systems advantageous.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

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