Head of Finance at 4C Group
London, England, United Kingdom -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 May, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospitality

Description

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

Responsibilities

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
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