Finance Director jobs in United Kingdom

This is a pivotal role, acting as a trusted deputy and key partner to the Group Finance Director, ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of finance while providing strategic, operational and leadership support as required.

Combining strong financial control, people leadership and commercial acumen, you will help deliver high-quality reporting, robust governance and enhanced finance capability across the group, while supporting our hotels with clear, practical financial insight.

This role has an office base in the Richmond finance office in London, with regular travel to our Central Commercial Hub in Rugby. Travel will be required nationally to our hotel locations as necessary to meet the needs of the business.

The role reports directly to the Group Finance Director.

This is a senior, hands-on position designed to operate as the second-in-command within the finance function. You will work closely with the Group Finance Director, supporting strategic priorities while taking ownership of the operational leadership of finance.

It is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the business, influencing performance, and providing proactive financial leadership across a multi-site hotel portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a strong and dependable deputy to the Group Finance Director, providing leadership, strategic input and decision support.
• Lead the day-to-day management of the group finance function, including hotel operations finance, central finance team.
• Ensure the timely and accurate delivery of monthly management accounts, with clear and actionable performance insights.
• Support and co-lead budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning across the portfolio.
• Maintain robust financial controls, governance and compliance at both group and site level.
• Partner closely with heads of operations and SLTs to enhance profitability, cost control and commercial decision-making.
• Drive performance through rigorous financial analysis and operational challenge.
• Support strategic initiatives, investment appraisals and growth opportunities as required by the Group Finance Director.
• Improve and streamline finance processes, systems and reporting to support operational efficiency and portfolio growth.
• Manage key external relationships including auditors, banks and investors, alongside the Group Finance Director.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Assisting in the preparation of the monthly Board report and any ad hoc reports required by the parent company.

You are a qualified finance leader who combines technical strength with strong people skills. You are equally comfortable operating at a strategic level and rolling up your sleeves when needed, and you bring clarity and calm to complex, fast-paced environments.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• A minimum of five years’ experience in a senior finance role, preferably within hotels or hotel management companies. Experience in finance transformation initiatives or systems implementation projects would be an advantage.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams across multiple disciplines.
• Strong commercial judgement and the confidence to challenge operational decisions.
• A strong management accounting and operational finance background.
• Experience improving finance processes and driving consistency at scale.
• The ability to influence and communicate effectively with non-finance stakeholders.

Our rewards package includes:

• Car allowance
• Discounted hotel stays worldwide, plus food and beverage discounts.
• Attractive discounts across major retailers, restaurants and events.
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms).
• Ongoing personal and career development
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Line for wellbeing, financial and legal support.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an initial telephone conversation, followed by interviews with the Director of Finance and Chief Executive Officer.

Please see below an indication of the recruitment timeline:

• Closing date for applications: Friday 13th March
• Telephone screening and shortlisting:From week commencing 9th March
• Interviews:From week commencing23rd March

At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at recruitment@kewgreenhotels.com - we’re here to support you.

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.