Finance Manager

Leading Hospitality / Tourism Brand

£65,000 - £70,000 + 10% bonus and great benefits

London city offices - Hybrid 2 days pw office

Responsibilities:

Oversee monthly financial close, including preparation of management accounts and reconciliations.
Ensure timely and accurate statutory reporting in line with relevant accounting standards.
Business Partner with various stakeholders across the business, driving key business decisions.
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across all revenue and cost areas.
Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Lead credit control efforts to optimise cash flow and minimise risk.
Partner with external auditors to support audit processes and deliverables.
Deliver clear, insightful financial reporting to inform strategic decisions.
Drive cost efficiency through analysis and cross-functional collaboration.
Support system and process improvements to enhance reporting and control.
Lead a small finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
Provide training and guidance to non-finance stakeholders to strengthen financial understanding.
Support wider business goals through ad hoc financial analysis and special projects.

Skills & Experience

Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical expertise.
Solid experience in management accounting and financial reporting.
Proven ability to develop, manage, and analyse budgets, forecasts, and operational costs.
Skilled in financial control, compliance, and audit preparation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail.
Proficient in financial systems and data tools, with advanced spreadsheet and reporting skills.
Demonstrated leadership in managing finance teams and supporting professional growth.
Effective communicator, able to build relationships across all levels of the business.
Confident working cross-functionally to align financial practices with broader business goals.
Able to identify improvements in processes and drive financial performance.
Ideally experience with SAGE or a comparable system.
Background in hospitality / consumer - beneficial

Finance Manager