Senior Finance Manager - 5* Hotel - South West London (South Kensington)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial operations at a luxury 5-star hotel in South West London. This pivotal role involves managing a finance team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and collaborating with senior leadership to drive financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in management accounting, preferably within a luxury hotel environment, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills. Join this dynamic team and contribute to the success of a prestigious establishment while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of London.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with CIMA, ACCA, or ACA certification.
• 2-3 years of experience in a similar finance role within a luxury hotel.

Responsibilities

• Manage all finance and accounting operations for the hotel.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements for management.
• Lead a team of up to 4 finance professionals.

Skills

Management Accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

Sun Systems

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Senior Finance Manager - 5* Hotel - South West London (South Kensington), London

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London, United Kingdom

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Finance

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

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

About Our Client

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

Job Responsibilities

• Managing all finance and accounting operations for the hotel
• Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements, and presenting management accounts/reports to the senior leadership team - CFO and General Manager
• Managing the month-end and year-end close process, including full production and review of management and statutory accounts
• Leading a team of up to 4 people
• Liaising with auditors and managing the audit process
• Reviewing previous years' financials and cash flows to understand reported figures
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Coordinating regulatory reporting
• Monitoring cash flow
• Improving processes and systems to ensure smooth finance operations
• Providing ad hoc reports as needed

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA)
• Have prior experience as a Finance Manager within a luxury hotel
• Have experience managing a team
• Have strong Excel skills
• Sun Systems experience is a plus but not essential
• Possess excellent analytical skills
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills