Cluster Finance Business Partner

Canary Riverside Plaza London, Vignette Collection and The Palace Hotel, Southend-on-Sea are on the lookout for a dynamic Cluster Finance Business Partner to inspire and lead! Joining the IHG portfolio in Summer 2026, these hotels mark an exciting new chapter.

As a Cluster Finance Business Partner, your day-to-day will be driven by our Guests' needs, however you can expect to cover the following duties and responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of hotel financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, ensuring the property achieves revenue, profit and cash flow targets.
• Partner closely with the General Manager and department leaders to provide commercial insight, identify risks and opportunities, and drive operational performance across all hotel functions.
• Oversee robust financial controls, compliance and governance, ensuring adherence to company policies, statutory requirements, audit standards and the protection of owner assets and returns.
• Drive business improvement through data-led decision making, delivering cost efficiencies, productivity gains, payroll optimisation and strong returns on capital investment projects.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing finance team, fostering engagement, succession planning, talent development and a culture of accountability, service excellence and continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about people, thrives on delivering exceptional service, and takes pride in creating outstanding guest experiences. In addition, you will bring:

• Proven finance leadership experience within the hospitality sector, ideally as a Hotel Financial Controller, Assistant Financial Controller, or in a comparable senior finance position.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, business analysis, and driving profitable performance.
• A collaborative and inspiring leadership style, with a proven ability to develop high-performing teams, drive accountability, and successfully lead change.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence senior leaders, build strong relationships, and provide constructive challenge.
• Advanced knowledge of financial systems, controls, and hotel operations, with experience using platforms such as Opera/Micros, PeopleSoft, ADP, Procure Wizard, or similar ERP and reporting systems.

Joining our team means becoming part of a luxury lifestyle brand that values individuality, authentic connections and meaningful guest experiences. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits and opportunities designed to support your wellbeing, development and career growth such as:

• Financial security - A competitive salary, guaranteed hours, a free meal on shift, paid holidays!
• Growth and development - extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world.
• Colleague perks - worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate, plus generous friends and family rate.
• Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
• Wellbeing - employee assistance programme available 24/7 and much more!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly. At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.