Job Ref: 4C1387
Branch: The Westin London City
Location: The Westin London City, London (Central)
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 29/05/2025
Closing date: 12/07/2025

We are now looking for a Head of Finance here at The Westin London City Hotel Residences.
You will work closely with heads of departments, central finance colleagues and suppliers. This is a full-time position, extremely hands-on and covering all daily, weekly and monthly tasks. Reporting directly into the General Manager.

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Prepare and present accurate monthly financial statements, including PL, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors and central office.
• Work closely with the General Manager, department heads, and central office to align financial goals with hotel strategy
• Attend key meetings as required by GM such as Excom meetings and daily briefings
• Lead the preparation of the annual operating budget and capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan
• Prepare rolling forecasts and financial projections, ensuring alignment with hotel strategy.
• Analysing KPIs, benchmarking and reviewing financial reports with a view to optimise the business performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Preparation and submission of the monthly Payroll, Pensions and PAYE
• Oversee daily finance operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, income audit, general ledger, payroll, and credit management
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place and operating effectively and conduct regular audits in all departments to ensure compliance
• Act as a strategic partner to the General Manager, providing commercial insight to drive profitability.
• Review payment runs; monitor bank reconciliations and credit control procedures.
• Lead and develop the hotel’s finance team, including training, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare monthly ownership reports and participate in owner review meetings.
• Lead or support system upgrades, new implementations, or automation initiatives.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience in leading a team in high-profile/luxury hotels, with a focus on strategic agility
• Strong business acumen
• Strong communication, organisational, analytical and management skills
• Previous experience of managing the whole accounting process within the hospitality/hotel industry
• Marriott experience highly desirable
• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification is preferable
• Knowledge of Opera, Sage Intacct, Procure Wizard and Fairmas highly desirable