Harper May is currently working with a leading hospitality group, boasting an expansive and diverse portfolio, redefining luxury and unparalleled guest experiences.
My client is currently seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead their team.
Thriving since its inception, the hotel group excels, earning renown for pioneering solutions that redefine excellence in hospitality

This role will report directly into the CEO and will serve as a key member of the senior management team.
The successful candidate will be fully qualified with extensive Hotels and Corporate Finance experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare a corporate strategy and annual business plan to ensure that the company attains its objectives as cost-effectively and efficiently as possible
• Liaise with Investors and be central to fundraising plans
• Manage the finance team efficiently and aid in development
• Work with the CEO & Board on the strategic vision including forecasting and cultivating stakeholder relationships
• Participating and developing new business opportunities for the group 
• Ensuring that adequate controls are installed and maintained 
• Provide the board with an operating budget and working closely to ensure pragmatic success 
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal activities for the organisation including revenue/expense and balance sheet reports 
• Monitor banking activities of the organisation 
• Oversee the production of monthly reports as well as financial statements and cash flow projections 
• Review and monitoring of Group tax position, calculations and filings 

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Fully qualified ACA
• Previous experience in the Hotels industry
• Corporate Finance experience required
• Must have extensive experience in leading and developing finance functions
• Strong technical accounting skills are highly desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Previous experience of managing and developing staff
• Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment 
• Excellent Excel skills