Financial Controller

Equifind is supporting a new, ultra-luxury boutique hotel in London, set to open in Spring 2026. As preparations intensify before construction begins, there is a need for a dedicated finance professional, prompting the recruitment of a Financial Controller.

The company was established specifically to launch this new hotel in central London. The project involves converting an existing private estate into a high-end luxury boutique guesthouse with various suites.

Reporting to the COO, you will manage all aspects of day-to-day finance, including accounting, budgeting, and transaction processing, ensuring adherence to all deadlines. You will implement and oversee appropriate financial controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring they operate effectively.

*The role will be based in central London and will require you to be office-based 1 day pw.

What will I be doing?

• Provide accurate and effective financial analysis, guidance and support to management
• Coordinate financial work with the development of business plans to ensure sustainability for organisational growth
• Work with management to set and monitor quarterly and annual budgets
• Accounts payable - processing of invoices and staff expenses, payment runs
• Ownership of third-party payment relationships and systems, point of contact for resolving issues
• Bank account postings for payments and receipts, monthly bank reconciliations (Xero based)
• Weekly cashflow analysis, liquidity forecasting
• Work with our accounting firm to produce summary management accounts, profit & loss and balance sheet, periodic reforecasts
• Payroll and benefits administration, salary payments, posting relevant journals, liaise with outsourced payroll company
• General office management – office orders and supplies ensuring appropriate cost control

What’s on offer?

• £70-80,000
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Employer pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave (pro rated)
• Private medical insurance coverage
• Group income protection
• Life assurance
• Plus, a host of additional perks and benefits!

What will make me successful in the role?

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience of working in the finance team of a hotel or hospitality-based business
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent interpersonal skills
• Qualified accountant, or working towards full qualification status
• An ability to communicate financial issues to non-finance staff
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment