Chief Financial Officer

Harper May is partnering with a growing hotel group known for its strong brand, excellent service, and ambitious leadership. With a multi-site portfolio and expansion firmly on the agenda, our client is seeking a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to shape financial strategy and play a central role in supporting continued growth.

This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic and hands-on finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, operations-led environment and is looking to influence a business at the heart of its scale-up journey.

Overview of the Role

As CFO, you’ll work closely with the CEO and senior team to drive commercial decision-making, improve financial processes, and support investment and growth plans. You’ll oversee all areas of finance, from planning and reporting to funding and controls, with the remit to build capability, manage risk and deliver long-term value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business goals and expansion plans

• Deliver robust planning, budgeting and forecasting across all trading sites

• Provide financial insight to inform commercial and operational decisions

• Manage funding, banking, and investor relationships

• Strengthen internal controls, risk frameworks, and financial governance

• Oversee financial reporting and support external audit and compliance processes

• Lead and develop the finance team, embedding strong systems and reporting tools

• Support site roll-outs, capex decisions and business case development for future growth

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience

• Background in hospitality, multi-site, or service-based industries

• Demonstrable success in scaling finance operations and improving commercial outcomes

• Experience in managing funding, banking, and external relationships

• Hands-on approach with the ability to balance strategic insight and operational delivery

• Excellent leadership and communication skills with board-level credibility

• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems