Head of Finance

Harper May is collaborating with a dynamic and rapidly expanding hospitality group, renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences across a portfolio of luxury hotels.

With a commitment to excellence and a passion for hospitality, they are seeking a talented and experienced Head of Finance to lead their finance team and drive financial performance.Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver monthly management accounts for all companies, and consolidated accounts where appropriate according to set timelines, including all lender complianceDeliver budgets for the same as above (3 years) + rolling forecast outturn (current year only)Working closely with Treasury and Business Accounting team to deliver funding plans and effective cashflow managementMonitor and analyse department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracyLead, supervise, manage the team to ensure all team members excel and the department has succession planningOversee the preparation of statutory accounts for all Group companies and Group consolidation in accordance with financial reporting standards and best practiceIn conjunction with GFD, set and manage the annual statutory audit process to hard deadlinesAd-hoc analysis and projects to support the needs of the business.Lead the integration of new acquisitions into existing infrastructure, ensuring that tight reporting needs are delivered on timeDirectly manage shared service centre, assessing team members who will be able to transition into the central finance team, and effectively facilitate this with senior colleaguesDevelop financial management systems, manuals and policies, to improve ways of working and increase efficiency
Skills & Experience
Qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAEW or ICAS) is a pre-requisite preferably within a top 10 practiceAccounting background with medium to large group of companies/complex consolidationsStrong Communication skillsGood interpersonal skills & Demonstrable InitiativeStrong analytical skills & attention to detailAbility to deliver responsibilities with minimum supervisionExperience of ERP systems