My Client, a leader in the hospitality industry is looking to add a Finance Manager to their team for a 6 month period.

Purpose of the Role:

To support the restart of the business with a focus on cash forecasting, H2 forecast for balance sheet & cashflow. To support the property team with recording & calculating the impact of all lease negotiations.

Scope of the Role:

• Sitting within the central/group function of the group
• Update daily cashflow assumptions with post Covid changes
• Update daily cashflow model & present to group FC & CFO
• Update monthly balance sheet & Cashflow model & reconcile to daily cashflow model
• Build property databases with all key lease information

Key Accountabilities:

Cashflow

• Daily Cashflow
• Update all key assumptions for post Covid changes
• Report each week to group FC & CFO on latest cash projections
• Report 3 cashflow scenarios (Base, upside & downside)

• H2 Reforecast
• Ownership of monthly balance sheet & Cashflow model for H2 reforecast
• Support the group management accountant with preparation of group forecast deck

• Property Reporting
  • Produce database of all lease information
  • Update AP team with new landlords & rental amounts
  • Work with management accounting team to account for the new leases
  • Provide insight to the business of rental savings vs plan

• Ad hoc post transaction support

Requirements

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or finalist.
• Proven experience of managing cash, either in an accounting practice or within a commercial organisation.
• An understanding of current tax issues and how to manage tax risk.
• A track record for dealing with issues.

Skills & Behaviours

• Excellent organisational skills
• Previous role within a Hospitality/Restaraunt group
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent tax knowledge
• Good Accounting knowledge
• Competent in excel
• Excellent written communication skills

If you match the above criteria please apply now. Please note that due to the high number of applicants, only the successful candidates will be contacted.