Regional Financial Controller

Location: City Of London

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Regional Financial Controller - London Portfolio At Leonardo Hotels, we're looking for an exceptional finance leader to join our UK & Ireland Finance team as a Regional Finance Controller, reporting directly to the Head of Finance.

This is far more than a traditional financial control position. You'll be a trusted business partner to operational leaders, driving commercial performance, influencing strategic decisions, and leading financial excellence across a large portfolio of hotels across London.

If you're an ambitious Financial Controller, Cluster Finance Manager, Regional Financial Controller or Finance Business Partner looking for your next career-defining move, this is an outstanding opportunity to broaden your impact within one of Europe's leading hospitality brands.

What You'll Be Responsible For As Regional Finance Controller, you'll have full ownership of the financial performance, governance, and strategic financial support for your portfolio.

You'll work closely with the wider finance department, General Managers, Regional Operations managers and support functions to ensure informed decision-making and sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Finance Leadership Act as the senior finance partner for your portfolio, influencing operational and commercial decision-making.

Provide financial insight, analysis and challenge to maximise revenue, profitability and return on investment.

Support strategic initiatives, business cases and growth opportunities.

Financial Performance & Reporting Lead all aspects of financial reporting, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.

Deliver timely, accurate and actionable management information.

Analyse key performance indicators, financial trends and market benchmarks to identify opportunities and risks.

Drive accountability for financial performance across the portfolio.

Commercial Business Partnering Partner with hotel leadership teams to improve revenue, productivity and profitability.

Present financial performance and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Translate financial data into meaningful commercial actions.

Risk & Governance Ensure robust financial controls and governance processes are maintained.

Provide assurance over internal controls, compliance and financial integrity.

Support audit processes and risk management activities.

Leadership & Development Lead and develop a high-performing regional finance team.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and collaboration.

Champion operational excellence and process enhancements across the business.

About You We're looking for an energetic and commercially minded finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and influencing decision-making at every level of the business.

You'll bring:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Cluster Financial Controller, Regional Finance or Finance Business Partnering role Hospitality, hotels, leisure or multi-site sector experience is highly desirable

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders

Demonstrable experience of delivering financial performance improvements

Excellent leadership, communication and people development skills

Strong analytical capabilities combined with the ability to communicate complex financial information simply and effectively

Proficient in ERP systems, reporting tools and hotel PMS platforms

Most importantly, you'll combine technical finance expertise with commercial thinking and a passion for helping operational teams…