Senior Management Accountant

Company: Hays
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this Financial Controller role, you will oversee financial operations, bring rigor to month/year-end close, and own management accounting and budgeting. You will partner with the CEO and FD on strategic planning and drive scalable finance processes for a fast-growing luxury hospitality group. The position combines core reporting with FP&A and commercial finance to enable informed growth decisions. You will shape financial systems and present insights to senior stakeholders, contributing to the company’s expansion trajectory and financial stability.

Pay / Benefits

  • Competitive salary 60,000–75,000
  • Attractive benefits package
  • Opportunity to join a luxury brand at pivotal growth stage
  • Collaborative culture with clear progression opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
  • Own management accounting function
  • Lead budgeting and forecasting
  • Cost centre management
  • Support strategic planning with CEO and FD
  • Monitor cash flow and working capital
  • Provide financial analysis to support decisions and growth
  • Implement and improve financial systems and processes for efficiency and scalability
  • Report and present financial performance to senior stakeholders

Key requirements

  • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
  • Proven experience in hospitality, leisure, or similar sector
  • Commercial acumen with the ability to challenge and influence stakeholders
  • Commercial acumen
  • Stakeholder influence
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Financial reporting and close
  • Management accounting
  • Budgeting and forecasting

Posted: September 21st, 2026