Oetker Hotels
Director of Finance
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Finance Director Opportunity at The Lanesborough
Awarded No. 1 Hotel in London in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, on the doorstep of Hyde Park, just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and London’s most exclusive shopping district; Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, this grand luxury mansion has undergone an inspired renovation by the famed interior designer Alberto Pinto. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, modern British dining at The Lanesborough Grill, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa.
Oetker Hotels
Masterpiece Collections
Oetker hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.
Director of Finance
As Director of Finance, you will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, responsible for the overall financial management, performance, and governance of the hotel. You will lead the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, strategic insight, and operational excellence, while partnering closely with the Managing Director, ownership, and Oetker Hotels.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing strategic financial leadership to support business growth and profitability
- Acting as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and Executive Committee
- Driving financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
- Acting as the main financial liaison between Ownership and Management Company
- Delivering insight on performance, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making
- Evaluating investment opportunities, capital expenditure, and pricing strategies
- Ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)
- Overseeing cash flow management and working capital optimisation
- Ensure robust internal controls and safeguard company assets
- Maintaining strong relationships with auditors, ownership, and external stakeholders
- Overseeing contract governance and ensure all agreements are appropriately authorised
- Overseeing Purchasing and procurement processes
- Leading, developing, and inspiring a high-performing finance team
- Fostering a culture aligned with The Lanesborough and Oetker Hotels values
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Key Requirements
- Proven experience as a Finance Director / Head of Finance in a luxury hospitality environment
- Strong commercial acumen with strategic thinking capability
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Highly analytical with strong problem-solving ability
- Qualified accountant (preferred but not essential)
- Advanced systems knowledge (e.g. Excel, Opera, InfoGenesis, Adaco)
Benefits
We believe in recognising and valuing the contributions of our team members. To support your wellbeing and growth, we provide a robust reward and benefits package, including:
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Financial Wellbeing
- Season ticket loan
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance
- Complimentary dry cleaning
Health & Wellness
- Complimentary meals on duty
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Flu vaccinations
- Discounted chiropodist and massage treatments
- Social and sports activities
- EAP – Employee Assistance Programme
Career Growth & Personal Development
- Partnered with industry-leading training providers
- Internal learning gateway
- Free access to e-learning platform offering job-specific training and personal growth courses
- Subsidised professional qualifications and certified training programmes
- Financial incentives for bringing talents to The Lanesborough via ‘Recommend-A-Friend’ scheme
Recognition & Social Initiatives
- Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes
- Long service awards
- Preferential room rate at The Lanesborough for you and your family
- 50% discount on F&B and Club & Spa treatments
- Celebrating your important moments (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, newborns, etc.)
- Retirement parties
Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.
Eligibility
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
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