Operations Finance Partner

Warner Leisure Hotels; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Leisure Hotels, a leader in adult short break experiences, seeks a Finance Business Partner for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves leading financial strategy and decision-making for a portfolio of hotels, driving improvements in financial performance, and collaborating closely with hotel management.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Discounts on Warner stays

Discounts on food and beverages

22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 2 years

Various deals and discounts with retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, leisure, or supply chain environments preferred.
• Ability to partner with non-finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Taking the financial lead for a portfolio of approximately 7 hotels.
• Leading budget setting and forecasting processes.
• Reviewing hotel financial performance and identifying improvement opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

CIMA/ACA or similar qualification

Job description

Finance Business Partner - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

The UK’s leading provider of adult short break experiences, Warner Hotels, is a collection of unique properties in great locations across the UK. All short breaks at a Warner Hotel include breakfast, dinner, and specified entertainment and activities, ensuring guests make the most of their time away. Situated in stunning locations nationwide including Heythrop Park in the Cotswolds, Studley Castle in Warwickshire, Thoresby Hall in Nottinghamshire, and The Runnymede on Thames, each hotel offers its own personal character that makes every Warner Hotels stay unique.

We are looking for an exceptional Finance Business Partner who can collaborate with the Regional Operations Directors and Hotel GMs to support financial decision-making and influence improved financial performance for the hotels in the region.

What will I be doing?

• Taking the financial lead for a portfolio of approximately 7 hotels, providing finance support to Regional Operations Directors and Hotel GMs.
• Leading budget setting and forecasting processes, ensuring challenging but achievable budgets are set.
• Reviewing hotel financial performance with insight & challenge, and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
• Taking financial responsibility for hotel capital approval requests and post-implementation reviews.
• Undertaking financial leadership and coaching of site leadership teams.

What are we looking for?

• An inquisitive, proactive mindset with good analytical skills.
• Strong influencing and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• CIMA/ACA or similar qualification.
• Experience in hospitality, leisure, or supply chain environments, including business partnering with non-finance team members.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Great deals on Warner stays.
• Discounts on food and beverages at hotels and on-site cafeterias.
• 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 2 years of service.
• A variety of deals and discounts with numerous online retailers, cinemas, and other experiences.