Chief Financial Officer

Sector:Hotels
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£200,000 per annum
Town/City:Harrow
County:Greater London
Job ref:609 S20
Post Date:24. 03. 2025
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About the Role

Our client is a well-established and growing hospitality group with a portfolio of hotels across the UK. Known for delivering high-quality guest experiences and operational excellence, they are now seeking a strategic and commercially focused CFO to join their executive team and lead the financial function through the next phase of expansion.

Role Overview:
As CFO, you will be a core member of the senior leadership team, responsible for driving financial strategy, overseeing the day-to-day finance function, and supporting the group’s continued growth and profitability. You will play a critical role in areas such as funding, operational planning, performance reporting, and capital investment. The role requires a forward-thinking leader with a strong commercial mindset and experience in multi-site, service-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a corporate financial strategy and annual business plan aligned with the group’s objectives

  • Lead on fundraising, refinancing, and investor relations, supporting future development and refurbishment projects

  • Oversee and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

  • Work closely with the CEO and Board on strategic planning, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement

  • Contribute to the identification and development of new revenue opportunities and partnerships

  • Ensure robust financial controls and compliance across the group

  • Prepare and manage the operating budget, driving performance through data-led decision-making

  • Oversee all fiscal operations, including cash flow, financial reporting, and P&L management

  • Manage banking relationships and oversee treasury functions

  • Produce timely and accurate management accounts, statutory reporting, and cash flow projections

  • Monitor the group’s tax compliance and oversee all related filings

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

  • Proven track record in senior finance leadership, ideally within hospitality, leisure, or multi-site operations

  • Strong technical knowledge and experience in financial planning, reporting, and control

  • Excellent leadership and team development skills

  • Confident communicator with the ability to engage across all levels of the organisation

  • Highly analytical, with a commercial mindset and strong attention to detail

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment

  • Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills

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