Finance Business Partner

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner, Chairman and CEO, Julia Hands MBE. Julia’s love of historical buildings, the English countryside, local food and good wine inspired her dream to own a collection of hotels that would celebrate these passions and invite others to share in them.

Today, the family-owned group has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.

Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delighting their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.

Due to the ongoing transformation of Hand Picked Hotels and our restructure within our Finance team, we are currently recruiting for a Finance Business Partner. This is a key role and will focus on providing constructive challenge to improve the hotels performance and financial planning processes and will support the Regional Finance Business Partners within their roles.

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About The Role

• As Finance Business Partner your role will involve assisting the Regional Finance Business Partners, understanding the financial performance of hotels within the regions and supporting the development of financial best practices.
• The Finance Business Partner will assist in financial analysis, reporting, and planning processes, working closely with hotel teams to support the region’s financial objectives. They will also collaborate with the central finance functions to ensure effective communication and resolution of issues.
• Aid in preparing financial data and insights for discussions with the Regional Finance Business Partners and General Managers.
• Provide preliminary analysis of the management accounts, highlighting variances or areas of concern to the RFBP
• Support the communication and implementation of financial controls within the region, identifying areas for improvement.
• Work with the RFBPs to resolve issues flagged by the central Financial Control team.
• Provide cover and support during periods of absence for the Regional Finance Business Partner, ensuring continuity in financial insight, reporting, and operational collaboration.
• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts under the direction of the RFBP.
• ensure accurate staffing level projections and payroll spend align with forecasted volumes.
• Contribute to the development of business cases for additional spend or capex by compiling and validating underlying data.
• This role can be based from the Midlands or South East depending on the location of the applicant.
  
  

About You

• To be considered for this role, you will need to have current experience as a Finance Business Partner within the hospitality industry
• It is essential you are qualified accountant with either (ACA/ACCA,CIMA
• Have advanced user knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Sage Intacct and Opera.
• Be able to demonstrate highly analytical and strong numerical skills.
• Excellent communicator at all levels, able to distil information and communicate concisely with different audiences.
• Be able to demonstrate a transformation mind-set and the ability to get things done in a fast moving and dynamic environment.
• Ability to challenge and respectfully hold their ground respectfully.
• Confident with presenting written information to a high professional standard.
• Be willing to travel to the hotels as required, own transport will be necessary for this role.
  
  

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Our Benefits Include

• A competitive salary package, plus bonus this will be discussed at interview stage, company mileage.
• This is a Full-Time role working Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pm, 40 hours per week.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
• Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
• 29 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service if based in the Channel Islands.
• Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships up to level 7, which are all supported by our learning and development team.
• £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds! Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
• Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
• Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.
  
  

Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.