PE Backed Multi-Site Hospitality Business
Our client is a Private Equity backed, multi-site hospitality business, and a pre-eminent operator in its specialist field. Since its inception, over a decade ago, the company has amassed a significant following and loyal customer base. The business continues to grow, bucking the current trend in what is considered an incredibly competitive sector.
Description
Due to the ambitious growth plans and internal movement, we are now seeking a commercial, collaborative and entrepreneurial Group Finance Director to lead a small, but very capable finance function. You will business partner with the COO and CEO, provide support on important finance and commercial decisions and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This highly commercial and operational role will apply prior expertise to lead the finance function, process improvements and cost management. They will also need to be confident and adaptable to operate effectively in a consumer facing, multi-site business. The Group Finance Director will business partner with multiple teams across the business, especially non-finance on financial plans, budgeting and all reporting, including statutory, site accounting and managing the audit. In addition, you will oversee all financial planning and analysis, business development and play a pivotal role on key strategic decisions.
Skills
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant, ACA/ACCA/CA/CIMA/CPA or equivalent, currently number one in finance or a strong number two. You will need to have worked in a multi-site environment, ideally having been through a scale up, and have experience working in a private equity backed business. A strategic mindset is required, coupled with a hands-on approach and a willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed. Energy, passion and integrity are all key traits needed to help drive the performance and profitability of the business. In addition, you should be a strong team player and enjoy working in an open and collaborative environment with the ability to work autonomously, adding significant support to the board. Candidates will need to possess the gravitas, and credibility to work with senior management, stakeholders and investors, as well as managing the banking and business unit leaders’ relationships. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the future growth of this already successful organisation.
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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 30 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe. For more information, please see the Walker Hamill website.