Head of Finance - Richmond Hill Hotel - Finance

Are you craving independence and autonomy? The opportunity to see the impact of your strategy, ideas and work first hand? A culture where opportunities don’t just happen, you create them? 

We’re an independent, destination hotel pouring experience, imagination, and passion into delivering “hilltop magic” for our guests. As such, our business is going from strength to strength, and we expanding our award-winning team! We’re looking for a talented and experienced Finance Professional to join our team on property in this newly created role of Head of Finance. 

With hybrid. fixed term contract and flexible-working opportunities available, this hands-on role is integral to our Finance function – in fact your role will be critical in driving the future success of our business. There’s no “Head office”, that’s you…so this really IS a role, where you get to see the real impact of your decision making. 

What you will be doing 

Working closely with the Private Equity Owners CFO, the Head of Finance will be their first point of contact for all financial information and input. As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for:

• the day to day running of the Finance team, as well as providing high level, strategic direction for the future financial performance of the Hotel.
• providing a financial reporting service to Hotel Management to assist in achieving our strategic and tactical objectives. 
• ensuring that accounting records accurately reflect all financial transactions.
• ensuring financial controls are in place and all financial transactions adhere to and work within the framework of the company financial policy and procedures. 
• preparing and managing Cash Flow, providing VAT reporting, preparing year end Statutory Accounts, and managing the annual statutory year end reporting process. 
• preparing and supporting with the management of Capital investment feasibility, focusing on the cost/benefit analysis for the Hotel 

this is certainly a role, where if you are looking for the opportunity to make a difference, you’ll be in the right place - you just need to bring the desire and knowledge to make an impact! 

What's in it for you? 

Exceptional people deserve to be recognised and rewarded, and in addition to an industry leading salary, you can expect an extensive and evolving benefits package including: 

The financial bits...

• A non-contractual bonus scheme of 25% of your salary
• Access to hundreds of online freebies & discounts with Perkbox 
• Salary sacrifices schemes to help you buy a bike, laptop, phone, white goods, or gym membership 
• Discounted room rates for yourself and your family 
• 35% discount in our food and beverage outlets 
• Free parking on site 
• Free meals, and unlimited tea and coffee on duty saving you £1000 a year! 

Supporting your Health & Wellbeing 

• Private medical insurance 
• Free health cashback plan for you and your family 
• Use of our onsite gym 
• Mental health and wellbeing support, for you and your immediate family 
• 24/7 GP services, for you and your immediate family 

Reward and Recognition 

• A team that celebrates success together, achieves together - at our many social events, you’ll be sure we recognise winning contributions.
• A non-contractual bonus scheme of 25% of your salary 

Development never stops… 

• Bespoke career development and learning opportunities – supported by internal and external mentors and coaches.

Is this role right for you? 

People are at the heart of success so there’s some non-negotiables! It’s essential you are the right fit for our team – someone who shares our vision that regardless of your role, PEOPLE sit firmly number 1 on our agenda. 

You must be fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA, with 5+ years post-qualified experience. You’ll have a strong track record working within an entrepreneurial dynamic “independent” business environment, as well as experience working in a corporate organisation, or working with Private Equity investors. 

Previous experience of leading a finance team, and experience within the hospitality, or tourism environment are also essential. 

What next? 

If you are keen to develop your career with a progressive, people-focused independent spirited business and this is a challenge that excites you, then apply now! This IS a step worth taking! Don’t let the exciting opportunity to be part of our #hilltopmagic, pass you by! Send in your application, we can’t wait to see it! 

#knowwhereyoubelong  - We are committed to fostering a culture where everyone can be their full self, contribute and feel like they truly belong working here - welcoming applications from all backgrounds to broaden the diversity within our teams. We work to make your journey with us as inclusive as possible, and individual to you, so we encourage you to let us know if you’d like a little extra help with your application, or if you have individual requirements at any point along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please get in touch with our team – monica.bharwani@richmondhill.co.uk or contact the people team on 02028 939 0268. Be confident, we’ve got your individual considerations covered. We recruit against our values in our selection process to ensure everyone is the right fit for our culture.