Interim Finance Business Partner

Marks Sattin Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A fast-growing international hospitality group is seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner on an interim basis in London. The role focuses on financial planning, analysis, and building relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with experience in hospitality and advanced Excel skills. This position offers a day rate of £400-425 over a 4-6 month contract with some regional travel.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or equivalent experience.
• Experience in hospitality, hotels, or multi-site businesses preferred.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional operations teams for performance analysis.
• Support financial planning and reporting processes.
• Provide variance analysis and action plans.
• Benchmark data for cost improvement.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.
• Support decision modelling for investments.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience

Proven background in hospitality, real estate, hotels, or multi-site businesses

Strong business partnering skills

Advanced Excel / modelling skills

Tools

BI systems

ERP systems

Job description

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.

Key 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.

Skills & Experience

• 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.