Senior Finance Leader – Hospitality & Multi‑Site Operations
Location: Scotland
I’m supporting a growing organisation in the hospitality sector with the appointment of a senior finance leader to guide and oversee all accounting operations across a large, multi‑site portfolio. This is an important role for someone with strong financial control experience who is ready to step into wider responsibility and make a meaningful impact in a fast‑moving environment. It would be well suited to a Financial Controller seeking a broader, people‑centred leadership position.
The Role
You will take the lead on the full accounting function for a diverse hospitality portfolio, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and dependable delivery across multiple sites. This includes oversight of all core accounting areas such as AP, AR, income and banking, GL, fixed assets, treasury, and the monthly close.
A key element of the role is reviewing current ways of working and identifying opportunities to refine, streamline, or automate processes. You’ll contribute to shaping the long‑term direction of finance operations and collaborate closely with senior leadership on planning, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day‑to‑day finance operations across a wide hotel and hospitality portfolio
- Ensure all accounting activity is completed accurately and within agreed timelines
- Oversee month‑end close, reporting, and adherence to accounting standards
- Support, mentor, and develop a capable and engaged finance team
- Identify and deliver improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements
- Maintain strong internal controls and promote consistent practices across sites
- Act as a key contact for external auditors
- Support new site and client onboarding where needed
- Build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders and operational teams
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and performance review cycles
Who We’re Looking For
- An experienced finance professional with a background in hospitality, hotels, multi‑franchise, or multi‑site operations (essential)
- Someone who has previously held a Financial Controller or senior finance operations role
- Experience managing complex, high‑volume finance environments
- Strong technical understanding of AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, and financial reporting
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving environment
- Exposure to Shared Services environments is beneficial
- Confident working with large ERP systems
- A collaborative leader who enjoys developing people and improving processes
Ideal Background
- 10+ years’ experience in finance and accounting roles
- Experience in hotel accounting or multi‑site hospitality operations
- A track record of supporting and leading teams through change and improvement
- Familiarity with automation, RPA, or finance transformation projects is an advantage
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Accounting / Auditing
Industries
Financial Services and Accounting
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