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Finance Director

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Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Watford, Hertfordshire WD24 4LH

Salary

£90,000 - £120,000 per annum

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The Finance Director position is a 6-month interim role located in Watford, offering a salary between £90,000 and £120,000 per annum.
  • The role requires the preparation of management accounts, monthly balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance with internal control procedures.
  • Candidates must be qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least 5 years of leadership experience in a similar-sized business, preferably in the hospitality sector.
  • Experience in multi-divisional businesses and familiarity with hotel and QSR franchise models is essential, along with excellent communication skills.
  • The ideal candidate should also demonstrate a commitment to employee development and possess strong relationship-building abilities with senior stakeholders.

Job Title: Finance Director (6 month interim role)

Location: Watford

Salary: £90,000 - £120,000 PA

Role Requirements
  • Prepare accurate and timely management accounts for all operations, with insightful variance analysis and commentary.
  • Conduct and review monthly operational balance sheet reconciliations in alignment with policy, collaborating with the Finance Director.
  • Deliver consistent, concise Board reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with internal control procedures.
  • Perform financial reporting and analysis, including benchmarking using tools like STR and Hotstats.
Personal Requirements
  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is essential.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional education, such as management development or participation in industry associations, is beneficial.
  • Experience in multi-divisional businesses and working with brands.
  • Familiarity with hotel and QSR franchise models.
  • A proven track record as a Finance Director in hospitality, with at least 5 years of leadership experience in a similar-sized business.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with senior operational and financial stakeholders.
  • Highly commercial, collaborative team player with the ability to influence across functions and levels.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to employee development and career progression.

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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.