Job Description

INTRODUCTION

Are you a finance leader who thrives on uncovering insights, asking the right questions, and driving meaningful business decisions? As the Head of Finance, you'll do more than oversee financial operations -you'll dive deep into the business, understanding its key drivers, identifying opportunities, and providing strategic guidance that fuels growth and efficiency.

HGEM is the leader in its field, working with many well-known hospitality businesses for over 20 years to help them measure and improve through the use of data and insights gained from feedback sites, reviews and mystery guest audits.

Reporting to the Managing Director, the Head of Finance is responsible for leading the finance and accounting functions. Your ability to partner across the business to connect financial data with business strategy will be instrumental in shaping our future. You will work closely with both our business operation in the UK and (remotely) with our corporate finance team in North America.

We nurture a positive working environment where you will have a real opportunity to make a difference as part of a friendly team. Note that our office is based in the centre of Bath and you should be within reasonable commuting distance (although we do support hybrid working).

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Financial Leadership:

Develop and execute financial strategies that align with business objectives to drive sustainable growth and profitability.

Business Insights & Decision Support:

Analyze financial and operational data to uncover trends, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights that drive decision-making.

Financial Operations:

Lead budgeting, forecasting, business case analysis, financial reporting (internal management and corporate), and cash flow management, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across regions.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

Partner with the executive team, functional owners, external stakeholders, and corporate contacts to provide actionable financial insights and strategic guidance.

Team Development:

Mentor and inspire finance and accounting team, fostering accountability, innovation, and growth.

Accounting Excellence:

Partner with team to ensure compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS and other relevant standards, maintain strong internal controls, auditing and corporate reporting and drive continuous improvement in processes and systems.

Risk and Compliance Management:

Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring adherence to global and regional regulations, with an emphasis on UK specific compliance requirements.

Parent Company Reporting:

Effectively manage financial reporting and communication with the publicly traded parent company while maintaining operational autonomy.

PERSONAL QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent 10+ years finance experience with 5+ years in senior leadership Strong FP&A and strategic finance background Experience with UK GAAP and Companies Act requirements Proven leadership and team development skills Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
If this sounds like you, we'd love to see your CV!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Gym membership Profit sharing Work from home
Application question(s):

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Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bath BA1 1ER