Head of Finance

The Westin London City is seeking a Head of Finance to join their team at a luxury riverside hotel overlooking the River Thames. The role involves managing financial operations, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with department heads and external auditors. Candidates should possess experience in high-profile hotels, strong business acumen, and relevant qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA. The position offers various employee benefits, including flexible working and professional development opportunities. The Westin London City aims to empower both guests and employees, promoting wellness and exceptional service in a supportive work environment.

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The Westin London City boasts an impressive riverside location and spectacular views over Londons historic River Thames. Overlooking Shakespeares Globe and the striking Tate Modern, our luxury spa hotel offers 226 guest rooms, suites, and residences impeccably designed with the Westin Heavenly Bed, sleek bathrooms, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Guests are invited to indulge in an array of Westin services and amenities.

Our mission is To be the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most, while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves.

At The Westin London City, our employees are at the heart of bringing our wellness mission to life. We empower you to enhance the guest experience and reach your full potential in roles you undertake with pride by providing an enriching and supportive work culture.

Join our team at The Westin London City and be part of crafting distinctive guest experiences, just moments from some of Londons most iconic landmarks.

The Role

We are now looking for a Head of Finance here at The Westin London City Hotel & Residences.

You will work closely with heads of departments, central finance colleagues and suppliers. This is a full-time position, extremely hands-on and covering all daily, weekly and monthly tasks. Reporting directly into the General Manager.

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Prepare and present accurate monthly financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors and central office.
• Work closely with the General Manager, department heads, and central office to align financial goals with hotel strategy
• Attend key meetings as required by GM such as Excom meetings and daily briefings
• Lead the preparation of the annual operating budget and capital expenditure (CAPEX) plan
• Prepare rolling forecasts and financial projections, ensuring alignment with hotel strategy.
• Analysing KPIs, benchmarking and reviewing financial reports with a view to optimise the business performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Preparation and submission of the monthly Payroll, Pensions and PAYE
• Oversee daily finance operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, income audit, general ledger, payroll, and credit management
• Ensure robust internal controls are in place and operating effectively and conduct regular audits in all departments to ensure compliance
• Act as a strategic partner to the General Manager, providing commercial insight to drive profitability.
• Review payment runs; monitor bank reconciliations and credit control procedures.
• Lead and develop the hotels finance team, including training, coaching, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare monthly ownership reports and participate in owner review meetings.
• Lead or support system upgrades, new implementations, or automation initiatives.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Experience in leading a team in high-profile/luxury hotels, with a focus on strategic agility
• Strong business acumen
• Strong communication, organisational, analytical and management skills
• Previous experience of managing the whole accounting process within the hospitality/hotel industry
• Marriott experience highly desirable
• ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification is preferable
• Knowledge of Opera, Sage Intacct, Procure Wizard and Fairmas highly desirable

What We Offer

• Flexible working ( subject to role and probationary review)
• Staff accommodation rates across UK Hotels
• Death in service cover
• Cycle scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Health Cash Plan ( HSF)
• Referral Scheme ( recruit a friend)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Access to EAP and wellbeing support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Continuous Learning & Development opportunities
• Recognition Programme and social events

N.B. we are expecting high volumes of applications for this role and additional screening questions have been included in the initial application process. We will not be accepting applications made by direct email, messages on LinkedIn or unsolicited CV’s via recruiters/agency.

About 4C Group

4C Group is a global organisation that manages and develops properties and hotels in key business districts and leisure hot spots across the UK, Middle East, Africa and Canada. The company was formed in 2010, building on the foundations of a family property business that stretches back to the 1990s. The groups mission is to operate sustainably, delight guests and investors, whilst striving to deliver a positive environmental and social impact within local communities.

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