Hospitality Finance Leader – Multi-Unit Strategy & Forecasting

Lumina Personnel; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 446,000 - 558,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumina Personnel in the Northern Suburbs, Johannesburg, is seeking a Financial Manager to lead financial operations for five premier restaurant locations. You will oversee strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance and has 3-5+ years in financial management within hospitality, with ERP proficiency and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3-5+ years of financial management experience, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Proven track record in strategic financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of hospitality financial operations, including revenue management and cost control.
• Expertise in preparing and analysing financial statements and reports for multiple business units.
• Experience with tax compliance, audits, and financial regulations specific to the hospitality sector.
• Proficiency in financial software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong leadership skills for managing finance teams and collaborating with other departments.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting financial information to stakeholders and executive management.
• Ability to develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to assess financial performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Capacity to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of industry trends and economic factors affecting the hospitality sector.
• Commitment to ethical financial practices and adherence to corporate governance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial management for five premier restaurant locations.
• Oversee strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and reports.
• Ensure tax compliance and manage audits specific to the hospitality industry.
• Collaborate with finance teams and other departments.
• Develop financial policies and internal controls.
• Present financial information to stakeholders and management.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Lumina Personnel in the Northern Suburbs, Johannesburg, is seeking a Financial Manager to lead financial operations for five premier restaurant locations. You will oversee strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in accounting or finance and has 3-5+ years in financial management within hospitality, with ERP proficiency and strong leadership.