Finance Lead (Hospitality)

Datatech Recruitment; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

An international hospitality group is seeking a Finance Lead based in South Africa (preferably Cape Town), to drive financial operations across their UK and SA properties. This full-time remote role demands a strategic professional with over 5 years of hospitality finance experience, adept in budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate holds a finance degree and has a solid understanding of hospitality KPIs and multi-site operations, ready to lead financial initiatives that enhance profitability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in hospitality finance, ideally across both UK and South African markets.
• Strong command of hospitality KPIs and multi-currency transactions.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence and inspire.

Responsibilities

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance across UK and SA properties.
• Deliver accurate, compliant financial reporting and insights.
• Lead cost-control initiatives that enhance profitability.

Skills

Hospitality finance

Budgeting and forecasting

Cost management

Multi-site operations

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Finance / Accounting

Professional qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

PMS systems

POS systems

ERP systems

Job description

Finance Lead (Hospitality) – Cape Town (Remote).

Lead the financial heartbeat of an international hospitality group — where numbers drive experiences and strategy fuels growth.

Are you a dynamic finance professional ready to elevate your career on a global stage?

We're looking for a strategic, commercially minded Finance Lead to join our international hospitality group.

This is your opportunity to lead high-impact financial operations across our UK portfolio, while supporting our growing South African entity—all from the comfort of your remote workspace.

Salary

R45, CTC (Highly negotiable).

Area

South Africa (Preference to Cape Town).

Type

Full-time, Remote.

Why Join Us?

Because here, you won't just manage numbers—you'll influence decisions, guide growth, and help shape the guest experience across multiple hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and love the rhythm of the hospitality world, you'll feel right at home.

What You'll Do

Drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance across UK and SA properties.

Deliver accurate, compliant financial reporting and insights that power commercial decisions.

Lead cost-control initiatives that enhance profitability and operational excellence.

Manage cross-border tax, VAT, multi-currency transactions, and intercompany processes.

Partner with senior leaders to evaluate property performance, expansion opportunities, and investment priorities.

Champion strong financial controls, high-performing teams, and streamlined processes across PMS, POS, and ERP systems.

What You Bring

Degree in Finance / Accounting; professional qualification (CA(SA), ACCA, CIMA) is a bonus.

5+ years' experience in hospitality finance, ideally across both UK and South African markets.

Strong command of hospitality KPIs, cost management, and multi-site operations.

Tech-savvy with advanced knowledge of financial and hospitality systems.

A proactive, collaborative mindset with the confidence to influence and inspire.

Who You Are

You're a strategic thinker, a natural leader, and a problem-solver with a passion for hospitality.

You understand the industry's pace, its people, and the stories behind each number.

Most importantly, you're ready to make an impact.

Make your mark, drive impact, and grow with us — and if you're ready to lead with purpose, we're ready to welcome you.