Director of Finance

Overview

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is looking for a Director of Finance to form part of the pre-opening and leadership team for this brand-new luxury hotel set to open in 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance Leader to support the opening of one of London’s most anticipated hotels.

This luxury hotel will be housed in the iconic Admiralty Arch, a Grade I listed building located at the end of The Mall, opposite Buckingham Palace.

The project is a collaboration between Hilton and Reuben Brothers, who acquired the property in 2022. The hotel will feature 112 rooms and suites, including a two-bedroom VIP suite on the fourth-floor bridge with stunning views of Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square. Guests can also enjoy a rooftop terrace on the sixth floor and a ground-floor terrace overlooking St James s Park.

Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch will offer world-class dining options with restaurants and bars helmed by renowned chefs, as well as a Spa and a 320-cover ballroom. This development aims to preserve the historical significance of Admiralty Arch while providing a luxurious experience for guests.

With its prime location and commitment to luxury, Waldorf Astoria London - Admiralty Arch is poised to become a landmark destination in the heart of London.

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A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Competitive salary + bonus
• Private healthcare allowance
• Free, healthy
  and high quality
  meals when on duty
• Grow your Career
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
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• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• Discounted dental and health cover
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 33 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 38 days)
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

The Director of Finance plays a critical role in overseeing and enhancing the financial performance of the hotel. This position serves as a key business partner to the General Manager, senior hotel management teams and business stakeholders contributing to strategic decision-making and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

This role demands a strategic mindset, robust financial expertise, and deep knowledge of the hotel industry to maximize value creation, drive operational efficiency and effectiveness, and ensure sustainable profitability and ownership returns. The Director of Finance is also responsible for spearheading the financial strategy of the hotel, aligning it with company objectives, optimizing overall business performance, and fostering growth by providing financial analysis and insights to non-finance teams, enabling them to make informed commercial decisions.

• Develop pre-opening budgets, including operating and capital expenditure plans by working closely with Finance and Brand openings team.
• Establish financial forecasts to ensure adequate funding for pre-opening activities.
• Oversee the setup of financial systems, including accounting software and reporting tools.
• Work closely with Compliance and Shared Services teams to establish internal controls and financial policies to ensure smooth operations post-opening.
• Review and approve pre-opening expenses and contracts.
• Provide regular updates on pre-opening financial performance and risks.
• Define training requirements and coordinate it with other relevant finance teams.
• Manage and ensure timely completion for all critical finance pre-opening tasks for successful opening of the hotel.
• Business partner with Hotel General Manager to ensure that informed commercial decisions are made during the business ramp-up phase including manning ramp-up.
• Build zero-based multi-year projection to ensure that commitments as per management/lease or other third party agreements are met.

• Work with key stakeholders to develop medium- and…