Head Of Finance | Luxury Hotel | Dublin

Clarity Search Partners; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury Dublin hotel is seeking a Head of Finance to lead financial operations and contribute to business strategy. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with at least 5 years of experience in a senior finance role within hospitality. This leadership position involves overseeing financial controls, preparing management accounts, and working closely with senior management. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered along with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in a high-end environment.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Industry discount programme

Pension scheme participation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong background in financial control within hospitality or leisure.
• Confident in translating financial data for non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day financial controls and procedures.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and KPIs.
• Identify areas of financial risk and opportunity for improvement.

Skills

Financial control

Leadership

Financial modelling

Commercial acumen

Problem-solving

Communication

Sage

Opera

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

Head of Finance - Luxury Dublin Hotel

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established luxury hotel in Dublin seeking to appoint a fully qualified, commercially minded, hands‑on Head of Finance. This is a senior leadership role within a high‑end hospitality environment, offering the opportunity to influence business performance through strong financial management and close involvement in the day‑to‑day operation of a premium hotel.

Working closely with the Managing Director, General Manager, and wider leadership team, the Head of Finance will take full ownership of the finance function while helping shape the financial future of a luxury, service‑led business.

The role will suit an experienced finance professional who enjoys being on site, understands the commercial drivers of upscale hotels, and is motivated by the opportunity to support growth, improve profitability, and help the business continue to thrive.

Role Overview

• Take full ownership of a compact finance function, overseeing all day-to-day financial controls, processes, and procedures.
• Act as a key commercial partner to senior management, supporting decision‑making across a high‑touch, guest‑focused operation.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, KPIs, and performance reporting, aligned to luxury hotel performance metrics.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and short- to long‑term financial planning, including covenant and lender reporting.
• Lead budgeting and rolling forecasting processes in partnership with hotel leadership, balancing cost control with premium service delivery.
• Oversee stock control, procurement processes, and supplier relationships, ensuring quality standards are maintained while protecting margins.
• Work closely with department heads to translate financial performance into clear, actionable insights across food & beverage, rooms, labour, and supplier costs.
• Identify areas of financial risk, leakage, and opportunity, proactively tightening controls while supporting a high‑quality guest experience.

Leadership, Systems & Governance

• Lead, mentor, and develop the on‑site finance team, setting high standards consistent with a luxury brand environment.
• Drive systems review and process improvement across finance, payroll, stock, and revenue systems.
• Oversee payroll processes, labour cost analysis, and rostering efficiency in a service‑led, people‑intensive business.
• Manage capital expenditure, refurbishment budgets, and project finance to support the upkeep and enhancement of a premium hotel asset.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory filings, audit requirements, and internal governance policies.
• Represent the hotel professionally with external advisors, auditors, banks, and finance partners, reflecting the calibre of a luxury Dublin property.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Minimum of 5 years' post‑qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong background in hands‑on financial control within hospitality, leisure, or property‑led environments.
• Commercially astute with a practical, solutions‑focused approach.
• Confident working closely with operational leaders and translating financial data for non‑finance colleagues.
• Strong Excel and financial modelling skills, with solid systems capability.
• Experience with hotel finance systems such as Sage and Opera is advantageous.
• Comfortable being based primarily on‑site in a fast‑paced, service‑driven luxury hotel setting.

Package & Progression

This role offers a competitive salary depending on experience, with the potential for a performance‑related bonus linked to agreed KPIs. Benefits include access to an industry discount programme and participation in a pension scheme aligned with upcoming auto‑enrolment.

You will join an experienced and supportive leadership team within a centrally located luxury Dublin hotel, working primarily on site with Hybrid working on offer.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.