Financial Controller (Hospitality)
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.0 to £75,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £60,000-75,000 + Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 March 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V 6DB |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4588714_1770133618 |
Summary
Your new company
Join a fast-growing luxury hospitality business renowned for delivering exceptional guest experiences across premium destinations. With ambitious expansion plans and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting time to become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. This is a newly created Financial Controller role, reporting directly to the FD in an exciting role blending core financial reporting, FP&A, commercial finance, and strategic finance. Experience within the hospitality, hotel or leisure sectors is a must, ideally multi-site.
Your new role
As the Financial Controller, your key duties include:
- Oversee all financial operations, including month-end and year-end close processes
- Ownership of management accounting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cost centre management
- Supporting strategic planning alongside CEO & FD
- Monitor cash flow and working capital to maintain financial stability
- Provide financial analysis and insights to support business decisions and growth initiatives
- Implement and improve financial systems and processes for efficiency and scalability
- Reporting on and presenting financial performance to senior stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Proven experience within the hospitality, leisure or similar sector
- Commercial acumen with the confidence to challenge and influence stakeholders
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary of £60,000-£75,000
- Attractive benefits package
- Opportunity to join a luxury brand at a pivotal stage of growth
- Collaborative culture with clear progression opportunities
What you need to do nowIf you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today or contact Tahlia Duff at Hays for a confidential discussion.
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