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Hotel Finance Manager| Harrow | Full Time | up to £50,000 depending on experience + discretionary bonus structure
Our client is a dynamic and growing hotel company that takes pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. They are seeking a highly skilled Hotel Finance Manager to join their team at the office. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in self-accounting, a deep understanding of hotel operations, and a proven ability to drive financial control and operational effectiveness.
Are you the right person for the job?
- Proven experience as a finance lead in a hotel environment
- Must have experience in self-accounting and financial reporting
- In-depth knowledge of hotel operations, including a strong understanding of food and beverage operations, supply chain management and cost control
- Significant experience with payroll control and labour cost management, with a focus on operational efficiency
- Expertise in supplier negotiations and managing vendor relationships
- Proficiency in OPERA PMS and SAGE, accounting systems, and Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, organisational, and time-management skills
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently and maintain self-discipline
- Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining the highest level of accuracy in financial reporting
- Ability to influence effectively across all departments within a hotel, but also at peer to peer and key stakeholders' level
- A full UK driving license is preferable
What will your role look like?
- Oversee all financial accounting processes for the hotel, ensuring accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial reporting
- Manage and process all financial transactions, including revenue recognition, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close procedures
- Maintain strict control over payroll management, including monitoring labour costs, payroll forecasting, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and company policies.
- Work closely with department heads to improve financial performance and ensure operational efficiency across all departments, especially food and beverage
- Lead negotiations with suppliers to ensure favourable terms, pricing, and service agreements, while also maintaining strong relationships with key vendors
- Collaborate with the executive team to prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and business plans
- Monitor performance against budget and implement corrective actions as necessary
- Establish and maintain financial controls and reporting procedures to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations
- Provide regular financial analysis and actionable insights to support decision-making by senior management
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with operational teams to drive cost control initiatives, optimise financial performance, and support profitability
What can you expect in return?
- Up to 50% off stays at IHG hotels worldwide, including: Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental, Regent, and Kimpton
- Mileage reimbursement for travel to hotels
- 20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- A discretionary bonus structure to be discussed with the successful candidate
- Potential for hybrid work
- Potential for flexi-time arrangement
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