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Head of Finance

Reed
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Fareham, Hampshire PO15 5SH, England

Salary

£72,000 - £86,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Reed Finance is seeking a Head of Finance for a prestigious hospitality venue, requiring a qualified accountant with experience in hotels, hospitality, events, catering, or golf sectors.
  • Key responsibilities include budget coordination, preparation of board finance reports, weekly wage analysis, and overseeing working capital management.
  • Candidates should possess experience in producing accounts and reports at the board level, as well as a successful track record in leading a finance function.
  • The role demands advanced Microsoft Excel skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a strong technical background, with a salary range of £70,000 to £80,000.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required, along with qualities such as commercial acumen, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.

Reed Finance are looking a Head of Finance for an esteemed Hospitality Venue.

This role will suit a qualified accountant ideally with a hotels and hospitality, events, catering or golf background.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES:

  • Co-ordination and generation of budgets and forecasts,
  • Preparation of Board Finance Report.
  • Weekly wage and revenue analysis.
  • Reviewing business financial performance.
  • Oversee working capital, including billing and collection and debtor management.
  • Business Partner to the Hotel General Manager, Director of Golf and other key Heads of Department.
  • Management of fixed asset registers.
  • Responsibility for oversight and review of monthly Hotel & Golf payroll.
  • Dealing with HMRC returns and enquiries.
  • Liaison with auditors and managing the annual audit process.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Qualified member of an accountancy body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or holder of an equivalent qualification) 
  • Experience of working in the Hotel, Hospitality, Catering, Events, Golf & Leisure sectors is desirable
  • Experience of producing accounts, KPIs and reports at Board level
  • Successful track record of leading a finance function

Skills & Knowledge

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel user
  • Desirable to have previous experience working with POS systems and Property Management Systems
  • Exceptional communication skills at all levels
  • Emotionally intelligent leader
  • Strong technical skills

Personal Qualities

  • Commerciality astute
  • Articulate and personable
  • Approachable
  • Professional in presentation and communication
  • A self-starter, excellent at problem solving
  • Team player
  • Strong organisation skills and ability to work to hard deadlines
  • Ability to handle high levels of pressure.
  • High levels of integrity and respect
  • Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind.
  • The ability to effectively manage and motivate a team
  • Resilient, with the ability to work calmly and politely under pressure.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.