Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Leading Hospitality / Tourism Brand

£60,000 + 10% bonus and great benefits

London city offices - Hybrid 2 days pw office

Role Overview:

• Prepare and manage monthly financial reports, including income statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow analysis.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain accurate budgets and financial projections across all areas of operations.
• Manage and oversee the closing process at both month-end and year-end.
• Prepare statutory accounts and ensure all necessary returns are completed annually.
• Collaborate with department leaders to manage and optimise budgetary allocations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors, ensuring compliance with audit timelines and requirements.
• Provide comprehensive financial analysis and actionable insights to inform strategic decisions.
• Generate ad-hoc financial reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Analyse revenue sources and market trends to guide pricing models and promotional activities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure Finance plays an active role in business strategy.
• Track financial performance against set budgets, providing variance analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and IFRS, delivering timely and accurate financial reports.
• Lead and guide a small finance team to ensure high standards of financial reporting, robust controls, and accurate processing, while fostering a cooperative and efficient team culture.
• Identify and drive improvements in financial systems and processes for greater efficiency.
• Support the optimisation of financial software and technological tools.
• Collaborate with the Senior Management Team and other departments to meet departmental objectives.

Required Skills and Experience:

• A fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Significant experience in management accounting, ideally within the hospitality sector.
• In-depth understanding of revenue generation models and pricing strategies in the hospitality industry.
• Proven ability to implement and maintain financial control procedures.
• Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Experience in developing, managing, and reviewing budgets and forecasts.
• Proficient in cost management and identifying opportunities for operational efficiencies.
• Skilled in preparing detailed financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow documents.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI, including complex formulae, pivot tables, and financial modelling.