Director of Finance in London

We are looking for an accomplished, astute, and passionate full‑time Director of Finance to join our Finance team at the award‑winning 5‑Star Deluxe Connaught Hotel. To arrive at The Connaught is to belong. Discover a hotel of warm hospitality and effortless style, a beacon of Mayfair Village for over two‑hundred years; home to a community united by the allure of the exceptional. Here, heritage and heart unite, discretion is our promise, and the pleasure to please is a way of life.

The Role: As a key member of the Executive Committee, you will balance high‑level strategic planning with a hands‑on approach to daily operations, navigating the fast‑paced demands of a 5‑star luxury environment with agility and commercial precision. Working alongside a team that values warmth, anticipation, and craftsmanship, you will also embody Maybourne’s commitment to putting people at our heart, staying two steps ahead, and making the magic happen.

Responsibilities:

• Act as a high‑level advisor to the Managing Director and Executive Committee, translating complex financial data into bold, actionable business strategies.
• Move seamlessly from strategy to the “front lines,” working hands‑on with Department Heads to master their P&Ls and optimise margins.
• Drive a high‑pace culture by delivering sharp, rolling weekly forecasts that allow the hotel to pivot resources in real‑time.
• Identify and seize revenue opportunities across F&B, Rooms, and Spa, ensuring every luxury service is backed by a robust ROI.
• Transform the finance function into a proactive service department, mentoring a high‑performing team to deliver excellence at speed.

Who You Are:

• Someone who is passionate about your role and naturally embodies elegance, warmth, and quiet confidence.
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality.
• A calm composed presence with an eye for thoughtful detail.
• A team player who believes service is an art and people are at the heart.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive senior leadership experience within a luxury 5‑star hotel environment.
• Proven track record of sitting on an Executive Committee, contributing to property‑wide commercial strategy beyond the finance function.
• Expert‑level Excel skills with the ability to build complex financial models and ROI analyses at pace.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‑finance leaders.
• Deep understanding of high‑end F&B and Events operations, including menu engineering and labour cost optimisation.

A Rewarding Career with Maybourne: At Maybourne, we are proud to offer a thoughtfully curated selection of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, nurture your development, and celebrate your milestones – both personal and professional.

Health & Wellbeing:

• Complimentary access to our all‑day dining staff restaurant, offering nourishing and seasonal dishes.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave per year.
• Monthly access to subsidised massage and podiatry treatments.
• A programme of wellbeing initiatives, from mental health support to physical activity.
• 24‑hour confidential assistance helpline.
• On‑ and off‑site Occupational Health support.
• Life assurance through our Death in Service scheme.
• Eye care support, including vouchers and contributions towards glasses.
• Flu vaccination vouchers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Recognition & Growth:

• An extra paid day’s leave to celebrate your birthday.
• Instant recognition and award programme, celebrating extraordinary contributions.
• Dedicated in‑house training and development to support your personal and professional growth.
• Monthly colleague awards with generous prizes.
• Opportunities for internal progression and cross‑property moves.
• ‘Introduce a Star’ referral scheme – with rewards of up to £1,500.
• Long service celebrations to honour your continued dedication.

Financial Care:

• A highly competitive salary package.
• Increased holiday entitlement after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Family‑first policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Season ticket travel loans.
• A generous pension scheme.
• Smart Tech Benefit – Opportunity to buy electrical goods with monthly repayments to help you spread out the cost.

Moments to Remember:

• Exceptional colleague rates of £50 per night across Maybourne properties for you and your family.
• A hosted ‘Guest Experience Stay’ — immerse yourself in the full Maybourne experience.
• 50% off food and beverage across our restaurants and bars.
• Invitations to a year‑round calendar of cherished colleague events – from the Maybourne Picnic to our festive celebrations.
• Thoughtful gifts to mark weddings, new arrivals, and retirements.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. This is a full‑time role requiring 40 hours per week.