Finance Manager - Old Thorns Hotel & Resort

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality. Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort is a four-star hotel, set in 400 acres of picturesque Hampshire countryside and offers customers a unique experience all in one place. It is easily accessible from the A3, only 30 minutes from the M25 and Portsmouth.

With bedrooms, residences & penthouses, a championship golf course, meeting and events spaces, restaurants, a health club and a beauty spa, Old Thorns is the ideal destination for our customers to enjoy a night away, staycation, wedding, event, golf break, conference and much more.

Job Description

Old Thorns Hotel & Resort have an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager to lead our Finance Team. 

We are passionate about hospitality and we aims to provide a smooth and efficient service for our customers, helping to create the best memories.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate, timely and effective financial management across the property.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, providing clear commentary on financial performance, KPIs, variances, risks and opportunities.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, ensuring targets align with the wider business strategy.
• Drive financial performance and profitability across all revenue streams, working closely with Heads of Department to manage budgets, costs, margins and financial accountability.
• Provide commercially focused financial insight and advice to the General Manager and Senior Leadership Team to support effective decision-making.
• Manage cash flow and working capital, including debtors, creditors, banking and core finance processes such as purchase ledger, sales ledger and reconciliations.
• Ensure robust financial controls and compliance across the property, including VAT, tax, payroll, audit, statutory and company reporting requirements.
• Review capital expenditure proposals and monitor approved investment to ensure projects remain within budget and deliver appropriate commercial value.
• Lead, manage and develop the Finance team, while maintaining strong relationships with auditors, accountants, banks, suppliers and other key stakeholders.
• Continuously improve finance processes, systems and reporting to enhance efficiency, accuracy, financial visibility and commercial performance.

Qualifications

Essential

• Valid Right to Work in the UK - sponsorship is not available for this position
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a proactive and practical approach to managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of key drivers of revenue, costs, margins and profitability.
• Experience working closely with operational teams and senior management.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to analyse financial information, identify trends and communicate key findings clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Desirable

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or similar is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in a senior finance role, ideally within hospitality, leisure, hotels or a similar multi-revenue business is desirable.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV.

Additional Information

Old Thorns Company Benefits

• Countryside setting
• A large variety of Learning & Development opportunities (including apprenticeships and courses)
• Free meals on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Long Service Awards & Long Service Holiday Entitlement
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• 28 days paid holiday entitlement
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Discounts across all Food & Beverage outlets
• Discounted access to our on-site gym and pool
• Discounts on Spa Treatments and Products
• Discount on Golf Retail Products in the Proshop
• Discounts on hotel rooms and Hotel-Run events (including our Tribute Nights!)
• Discounts across Accor Hotels & Partners worldwide!​​​​​​

One more thing…

By working at the Old Thorns Hotel & Resort you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor’s limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of-hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.