Finance Director

Job Description

We are looking for a dynamic and commercially minded Finance Director to join our leadership team at Novotel London Tower Bridge.

In this role, you will lead the financial operations of the hotel, ensuring strong financial control, accurate reporting, and providing strategic insight to support business performance. You will act as a key business partner to the General Manager and Heads of Department, driving profitability, efficiency, and long-term financial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the financial operations of the hotel, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and full compliance with company standards
• Act as a trusted business partner to the GM and Leadership Team, while coaching Heads of Department to drive financial awareness and accountability across the hotel
• Drive financial performance through effective cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial analysis
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and cash flow processes to ensure healthy financial operations
• Oversee procurement and supplier relationships, ensuring value for money and alignment with company policies
• Manage daily income audit, bank and credit card reconciliations
• Lead month-end processes, delivering timely and insightful management accounts, including P&L and variance analysis
• Collaborate with HR and external partners to ensure accurate payroll and financial data integrity
• Ensure compliance with audit requirements, internal controls, and risk management processes

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior finance role (ideally within hospitality, F&B, or similar environment)
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, controls, and P&L management
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA preferred)
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with operational teams

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Salary £70,000 annual plus 10% bonus
• Benefit from a free one- or two-day break in another Accor property in the UK each year. 
• Employee discounted rates in Accor Hotels worldwide. 
• Excellent training and development opportunities within the hotel and throughout Accor worldwide. 
• Complimentary meals on duty. 
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Further discounts in Accor properties worldwide, brands include Fairmont, Raffles, Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Mercure and Ibis.

• Must have the legal right to work in the UK