ROLE OVERVIEW

The Finance Manager will act as the Finance Director’s second‑in‑command and play a pivotal role in establishing a robust financial function for a newly launched private members’ club. This is a hands‑on, multi‑disciplinary role covering both management accounting and financial controller scope. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and capable of operating across strategic, operational and technical finance areas.

You will help build a high-performing finance team, implement scalable processes, ensure strong financial stewardship, support commercial decision‑making, and provide reliable, timely reporting as the club grows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management Accounting & Reporting

·         Lead monthly management accounts preparation, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow reporting and variance analysis.

·         Prepare detailed performance dashboards for leadership and board meetings.

·         Own the budgeting and forecasting cycles, supporting department heads to create accurate and insightful financial plans.

·         Support the Finance Director with financial strategy and scenario planning.

Financial Control & Compliance

·         Establish and maintain strong financial controls suitable for a multi‑site hospitality environment.

·         Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking, and reconciliations.

·         Ensure timely VAT returns, statutory filings, and compliance with accounting standards.

·         Manage the year-end audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisers, banks, and regulatory bodies.

·         Implement robust policies covering procurement, cash handling, stock management and technology licensing.

Operational Finance for Hospitality & Membership

·         Partner closely with operations, membership, events, and F&B teams to understand business drivers.

·         Support inventory control, cost of sales analysis, wage cost tracking, and margin optimisation.

·         Work with the systems integration team to ensure smooth reporting from EPOS, reservation, and member management systems.

·         Monitor KPIs including membership revenue, retention, guest spend, and operational efficiency.

Systems, Processes & Data

·         Assist in implementing or optimising the club’s finance systems (QuickBooks and Approval Max) and integrations with POS, CRM, Stock System and booking platforms.

·         Improve automation, data accuracy, and finance workflows to create a scalable, modern finance function.

·         Ensure internal data security, GDPR alignment and seamless collaboration with IT and operations.

Leadership & Team Development

·         Mentor and develop junior finance team members as the department grows.

·         Deputise for the Finance Director in leadership meetings and external stakeholder engagements.

·         Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential

·         Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).

·         Strong management accounting and financial control background.

·         Experience in hospitality, hotels, private clubs, or multi‑revenue‑stream businesses.

·         Proven ability to build financial processes in a fast‑growing or start‑up environment.

·         Excellent financial modelling, Excel and analysis skills.

·         High attention to detail, strong organisational ability, and comfort with hands‑on ownership.

·         Ability to communicate clearly with senior stakeholders and non‑finance colleagues.

Desirable

·         Experience implementing or integrating finance systems.

·         Familiarity with POS systems, CRM/booking platforms, and multi-entity structures.

·         Experience working in premium or luxury service environments.

·         Competencies

·         Commercial awareness with a strong understanding of revenue and cost drivers.

·         Leadership & ownership – able to act as the go‑to person when the Finance Director is unavailable.

·         Adaptability – comfortable in a dynamic, evolving environment.

·         Analytical mindset – able to interpret data and communicate insights.

·         Integrity & discretion – especially important in a high‑profile private members’ environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

·         A unique opportunity to shape the finance function of an exclusive new private members’ club.

·         Exposure to strategic decision‑making and direct development under an experienced Finance Director.

·         Career progression toward a future Finance Director.

·         A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong emphasis on service excellence.

·         Best-in-class salary

·         Family meal on shift

·         Industry-leading Learning & Development opportunities

·         Pension scheme – including employer contributions.

·         Annual staff award ceremony and party

·         More benefits to be set up as we open

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Finance Manager will act as the Finance Director’s second‑in‑command and play a pivotal role in establishing a robust financial function for a newly launched private members’ club. This is a hands‑on, multi‑disciplinary role covering both management accounting and financial controller scope. The successful candidate will be fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and capable of operating across strategic, operational and technical finance areas.

You will help build a high-performing finance team, implement scalable processes, ensure strong financial stewardship, support commercial decision‑making, and provide reliable, timely reporting as the club grows.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Management Accounting & Reporting

·         Lead monthly management accounts preparation, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow reporting and variance analysis.

·         Prepare detailed performance dashboards for leadership and board meetings.

·         Own the budgeting and forecasting cycles, supporting department heads to create accurate and insightful financial plans.

·         Support the Finance Director with financial strategy and scenario planning.

Financial Control & Compliance

·         Establish and maintain strong financial controls suitable for a multi‑site hospitality environment.

·         Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, banking, and reconciliations.

·         Ensure timely VAT returns, statutory filings, and compliance with accounting standards.

·         Manage the year-end audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisers, banks, and regulatory bodies.

·         Implement robust policies covering procurement, cash handling, stock management and technology licensing.

Operational Finance for Hospitality & Membership

·         Partner closely with operations, membership, events, and F&B teams to understand business drivers.

·         Support inventory control, cost of sales analysis, wage cost tracking, and margin optimisation.

·         Work with the systems integration team to ensure smooth reporting from EPOS, reservation, and member management systems.

·         Monitor KPIs including membership revenue, retention, guest spend, and operational efficiency.

Systems, Processes & Data

·         Assist in implementing or optimising the club’s finance systems (QuickBooks and Approval Max) and integrations with POS, CRM, Stock System and booking platforms.

·         Improve automation, data accuracy, and finance workflows to create a scalable, modern finance function.

·         Ensure internal data security, GDPR alignment and seamless collaboration with IT and operations.

Leadership & Team Development

·         Mentor and develop junior finance team members as the department grows.

·         Deputise for the Finance Director in leadership meetings and external stakeholder engagements.

·         Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Essential

·         Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).

·         Strong management accounting and financial control background.

·         Experience in hospitality, hotels, private clubs, or multi‑revenue‑stream businesses.

·         Proven ability to build financial processes in a fast‑growing or start‑up environment.

·         Excellent financial modelling, Excel and analysis skills.

·         High attention to detail, strong organisational ability, and comfort with hands‑on ownership.

·         Ability to communicate clearly with senior stakeholders and non‑finance colleagues.

Desirable

·         Experience implementing or integrating finance systems.

·         Familiarity with POS systems, CRM/booking platforms, and multi-entity structures.

·         Experience working in premium or luxury service environments.

·         Competencies

·         Commercial awareness with a strong understanding of revenue and cost drivers.

·         Leadership & ownership – able to act as the go‑to person when the Finance Director is unavailable.

·         Adaptability – comfortable in a dynamic, evolving environment.

·         Analytical mindset – able to interpret data and communicate insights.

·         Integrity & discretion – especially important in a high‑profile private members’ environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

·         A unique opportunity to shape the finance function of an exclusive new private members’ club.

·         Exposure to strategic decision‑making and direct development under an experienced Finance Director.

·         Career progression toward a future Finance Director.

·         A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with strong emphasis on service excellence.

·         Best-in-class salary

·         Family meal on shift

·         Industry-leading Learning & Development opportunities

·         Pension scheme – including employer contributions.

·         Annual staff award ceremony and party

·         More benefits to be set up as we open