Senior Finance Manager

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

• Based in South West London (South Kensington)
• Luxury 5* Hotel

About Our Client

The client is a 5* hotel based in Central London (approximately 200 rooms) that requires a Senior Finance Manager to manage a team of 4. The successful candidate will have a Senior MA working with them on the monthly close, whilst also overseeing the rest of the finance team (1x AP, 1x AR, and a Cost Controller). The role is fully based in the office (in the hotel) and requires a candidate with approximately 2-3 years in a similar role.

Job Description

The successful Senior Finance Manager will:

• Manage all finance and accounting operations for the hotel
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements, and present management accounts/reports to the senior leadership team - CFO and General Manager
• Manage the month-end and year-end close process - full production and review of the monthly management accounts and year-end statutory accounts
• Manage a team of up to 4 people
• Liaise with the auditors and manage the audit process
• Investigate and review previous years' financials and cash flows to understand reported figures
• Conduct budgeting and forecasting
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Monitor cash flow
• Improve processes and systems in the business to ensure the smooth running of the finance team
• Perform ad hoc reporting

The Successful Applicant

The successful Financial Controller will:

• Be a fully qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Have prior experience working as a Finance Manager within a luxury hotel company
• Have previous experience managing a team (flexible on size)
• Possess strong Excel skills
• Have SUN Systems experience (ideal, but not essential)
• Exhibit great analytical skills
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £70,000
• Additional benefits
• Bonus (discretionary)