At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial management and strategy for a luxury hotel, driving growth and profitability.
- Company: The Lanesborough, a prestigious hotel known for excellence in hospitality.
- Benefits: Generous rewards package, including enhanced pension, life insurance, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive culture with excellent career growth and employee wellbeing initiatives.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic leadership team and make a significant impact in the luxury hospitality sector.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance leadership within luxury hospitality and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
As Director of Finance, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for overall financial management, performance, and governance of the hotel. You will lead the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, strategic insight, and operational excellence, while partnering closely with the Managing Director, ownership, and Oetker Hotels.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing strategic financial leadership to support business growth and profitability
- Acting as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and Executive Committee
- Driving financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Acting as the main financial liaison between Ownership and Management Company
- Delivering insight on performance, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making
- Evaluating investment opportunities, capital expenditure, and pricing strategies
- Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)
- Overseeing cash flow management and working capital optimisation
- Ensuring robust internal controls and safeguarding company assets
- Maintaining strong relationships with auditors, ownership, and external stakeholders
- Overseeing contract governance and ensuring all agreements are appropriately authorised
- Overseeing Purchasing and procurement processes
- Leading, developing, and inspiring a high‑performing finance team
- Fostering a culture aligned with The Lanesborough and Oetker Hotels values
Key Requirements
- Proven experience as a Finance Director / Head of Finance in a luxury hospitality environment
- Strong commercial acumen with strategic thinking capability
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving ability
- Qualified accountant (preferred but not essential)
- Advanced systems knowledge (e.g., Excel, Opera, InfoGenesis, Adaco)
Benefits
- We believe in recognising and valuing the contributions of our team members. To support your wellbeing and growth, we provide a robust reward and benefits package, including:
- Season ticket loan
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Complimentary dry cleaning
- Complimentary meals on duty
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flu vaccinations
- Discounted chiropodist and massage treatments
- Social and sports activities
- EAP – Employee Assistance Programme
- Partnered with industry‑leading training providers
- Internal learning gateway
- Free access to e‑learning platform offering job‑specific training and personal growth courses
- Subsidised professional qualifications and certified training programmes
- Financial incentives for bringing talents to The Lanesborough via ‘Recommend‑A‑Friend’ scheme
- Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes
- Long service awards
- Preferential room rate at The Lanesborough for you and your family
- 50% discount on F
Contact Details:
Oetker Hotel Management Company GmbH Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Director of Finance Administration · The Lanesborough
Financial Management
Strategic Financial Leadership
Budgeting and Forecasting
Performance Analysis
Risk Management
Cash Flow Management
Internal Controls
