Finance Director

Job Details

Role: Finance Director – Malmaison & Hotel du Vin
Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits
Location: Office Based (South Kensington, London), Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead our finance team as the Finance Director for Malmaison & Hotel du Vin, which consists of a portfolio of 37 luxury lifestyle boutique hotels across the UK. In this newly created position, you will play an integral role in driving the performance of the Malmaison and Hotel du Vin businesses with a focus on managing and overseeing key aspects of finance strategy, periodic reporting, transactional processing, external and internal audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, central overheads and finance transformation projects.

As Finance Director, you will serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for the entire financial health and strategic direction of Malmaison & Hotel du Vin. This role requires a commercially astute and strategic financial leader who will drive profitability, manage risk, and ensure sustainable growth across all UK operations. The successful candidate will oversee all financial functions, including accounting, treasury, reporting, forecasting, tax and compliance, while providing expert financial counsel to the roles line manager and Board of Directors to achieve long-term corporate objectives.

What you’ll be doing as Finance Director:

• Lead and execute the group’s financial strategy in line with business goals and UK hospitality market conditions.
• Provide strategic financial insight and recommendations to the Board on acquisitions, investments, capital expenditure and divestitures.
• Oversee annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting, ensuring accuracy and alignment with hotel-level operational targets.
• Manage banking relationships, treasury activities, capital structure, cash flow forecasting and liquidity.
• Ensure full compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and statutory requirements, overseeing all accounting operations.
• Deliver timely and accurate financial statements and management reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain strong internal controls, financial governance and oversight of internal and external audit processes.
• Partner with operational leaders to drive cost efficiencies, enhance revenue and strengthen KPI frameworks.
• Lead financial due diligence, major contract negotiations and data‑driven performance initiatives in collaboration with Technology.
• Oversee enterprise risk management and lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing finance team while embedding legal and tax compliance.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with demonstrable post-qualification experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the hotels or hospitality (multi-site) industry.
• Expert-level knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Exceptional financial modelling, analytical, and reporting skills.
• Preferred exposure in a listed company or complex business structure.
• Experience with cost transformation and efficiency improvements.
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team of finance professionals.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis and driving business performance through effective financial management.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business strategies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and other stakeholders.
• Strong team player who can demonstrate an ability to take ownership of work streams and able to work independently.
• Sleeves rolled up approach. Happy in the detail whilst understanding the bigger picture.
• Experience with financial systems and software, preferably with experience in ERP systems such as SAP and Cognos.
• Demonstrable experience of process improvements across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of building high-performing teams and of acting as a credible, trusted business advisor.
• A rigorous and methodical approach with an eye for detail.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• The ability to see the "big picture" and develop long-term financial plans that support organisational goals.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often demanding operational environment typical of the hotel industry.
• High level of competency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) and other relevant software.
• Willingness to travel nationally for internal meetings held on property across the UK.

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In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Annual performance related bonus
• Private healthcare
• Critical Illness Cover
• Life Assurance
• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more.
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1 st , 3 rd and 5 th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK.
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace.

If you are passionate about driving business performance through effective financial management and have a track record of developing and leading people, we encourage you to apply.

Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.