Montcalm Collection

At Montcalm Collection, we believe that timeless style and genuine hospitality are more than just values, they are a way of life. Our people are the heart of our hotels: enthusiastic individuals working together as a team, united by an unwavering commitment to providing first-class personal service.

Our collection spans some of London’s most storied buildings, from elegant Georgian townhouses and an 18th-century brewery to a historic head office and a contemporary architectural landmark. Each hotel has its own unique story, and within everyone, our team creates unforgettable experiences for our guests.

While our walls speak of history, it is our people, their ambition and their creativity that shapes our future.

Join us, and become part of a culture that celebrates individuality, nurtures potential, and upholds the very highest standards of the art of hospitality.

Why Join Montcalm Collection

• Competitive salary that reflects your talent, contribution, and potential.
• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 28 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with service—supporting your life beyond work.
• Paid birthday leave, so you can celebrate your special day your way.
• We celebrate life’s milestones with you, offering generous gifts and financial support for special occasions such as weddings and the arrival of a new baby.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action, offering confidential support, wellbeing resources, and free legal advice.
• Tailored wellbeing experiences, from yoga sessions and life coaching to wellbeing workshops designed to support both mind and body.
• Cashback healthcare plan, covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and alternative treatments—helping you stay at your best.
• Cycle to Work scheme, supporting a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.
• Preferential gym membership rates, helping you maintain your health and vitality.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, from hands-on training to leadership masterclasses—empowering your career growth.
• Paid volunteering day, giving you the opportunity to support a charity close to your heart.
• Employee referral programme, rewarding you for bringing great talent into our teams.
• Complimentary meals on duty in our team restaurant.
• Exclusive room rate discounts across the Montcalm Collection.
• International hotel discounts through Marriott Bonvoy, giving you access to exceptional global experiences.
• City-wide discounts and perks, with savings across retail, entertainment, essential services, fashion, and more.
• Recognition programmes, including vouchers and curated rewards that celebrate excellence and individuality.
• Elegant annual celebrations and social events, bringing our teams together to connect and celebrate in style.

Overview

The Director of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire financial operations of the Montcalm Collection hotel cluster in London. This role ensures the delivery of robust financial management, strategic financial planning, commercial financial leadership, and compliance across multiple properties, supporting the business’s growth, EBITDA performance, and profitability goals.

Reporting directly to the Head of Hotels, the Director of Finance leads and develops a diverse finance team, ensures timely and accurate reporting, and partners closely with General Managers, Revenue, Sales, and department heads to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and revenue optimization. The Director is a key driver of financial governance, risk management, commercial decision-making, and continuous improvement across the cluster.

The role also carries responsibility for supporting ownership/investor reporting and contributing to long-term value creation through strategic insight and financial leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and presentation of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the cluster.
• Oversee and ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance in daily finance operations across all hotels.
• Direct the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor and optimize cash flow, working capital, CAPEX expenditure, and financial risk management.
• Drive EBITDA performance through cost control initiatives and commercial financial insight.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis, providing insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, coordinating audit schedules and compliance activities.
• Ensure statutory compliance with HMRC regulations, VAT returns, tax obligations, and other relevant legislation.
• Lead finance system implementations, upgrades, automation initiatives, and staff training programmers.
• Manage, coach, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Review and authorize significant financial transactions in accordance with company controls and delegated authority framework.
• Champion financial governance, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategies throughout the cluster.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to ownership/investor stakeholders where required.

This job description sets out the main responsibilities related to the role at Montcalm Collection. It is not intended to be exhaustive, and duties may be varied from time to time as required by management to meet the needs of the business.

Skills & Qualification

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive finance experience within the hospitality sector, preferably in multi-site or cluster environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in EBITDA and profitability improvement.
• Deep knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT, payroll, and hospitality-specific financial regulations.
• Proficiency with financial systems (Sage, Sun, Opera PMS, or equivalents) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people skills.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Experience in team management, development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of payroll and tax compliance is advantageous.

Working Conditions

• Full-time leadership role, based in London.
• Requires flexibility, including occasional evenings or weekends, to meet business demands.

Eligibility

Candidates must be authorised to live and work in the UK. Currently, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Montcalm Collection, diversity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords. We genuinely value the unique perspectives everyone brings, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, and we provide a workplace free from discrimination and prejudice.

Should this role resonate with your aspirations, please apply. If not shortlisted, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us, either now or in the future.

Note: If you do not hear from us within 14 days, kindly consider your application as not shortlisted for this role.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies or headhunters. Any CVs submitted for these roles without prior agreement per role in writing from our Head of Human Resources, will be considered the property of the company and will not be subject to agency fees.

Montcalm Collection

At Montcalm Collection, we believe that timeless style and genuine hospitality are more than just values, they are a way of life. Our people are the heart of our hotels: enthusiastic individuals working together as a team, united by an unwavering commitment to providing first-class personal service.

Our collection spans some of London’s most storied buildings, from elegant Georgian townhouses and an 18th-century brewery to a historic head office and a contemporary architectural landmark. Each hotel has its own unique story, and within everyone, our team creates unforgettable experiences for our guests.

While our walls speak of history, it is our people, their ambition and their creativity that shapes our future.

Join us, and become part of a culture that celebrates individuality, nurtures potential, and upholds the very highest standards of the art of hospitality.

Why Join Montcalm Collection

• Competitive salary that reflects your talent, contribution, and potential.
• Generous holiday allowance, starting at 28 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with service—supporting your life beyond work.
• Paid birthday leave, so you can celebrate your special day your way.
• We celebrate life’s milestones with you, offering generous gifts and financial support for special occasions such as weddings and the arrival of a new baby.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support, including free access to our Employee Assistance Programme provided by Hospitality Action, offering confidential support, wellbeing resources, and free legal advice.
• Tailored wellbeing experiences, from yoga sessions and life coaching to wellbeing workshops designed to support both mind and body.
• Cashback healthcare plan, covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and alternative treatments—helping you stay at your best.
• Cycle to Work scheme, supporting a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle.
• Preferential gym membership rates, helping you maintain your health and vitality.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, from hands-on training to leadership masterclasses—empowering your career growth.
• Paid volunteering day, giving you the opportunity to support a charity close to your heart.
• Employee referral programme, rewarding you for bringing great talent into our teams.
• Complimentary meals on duty in our team restaurant.
• Exclusive room rate discounts across the Montcalm Collection.
• International hotel discounts through Marriott Bonvoy, giving you access to exceptional global experiences.
• City-wide discounts and perks, with savings across retail, entertainment, essential services, fashion, and more.
• Recognition programmes, including vouchers and curated rewards that celebrate excellence and individuality.
• Elegant annual celebrations and social events, bringing our teams together to connect and celebrate in style.

Overview

The Director of Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the entire financial operations of the Montcalm Collection hotel cluster in London. This role ensures the delivery of robust financial management, strategic financial planning, commercial financial leadership, and compliance across multiple properties, supporting the business’s growth, EBITDA performance, and profitability goals.

Reporting directly to the Head of Hotels, the Director of Finance leads and develops a diverse finance team, ensures timely and accurate reporting, and partners closely with General Managers, Revenue, Sales, and department heads to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and revenue optimization. The Director is a key driver of financial governance, risk management, commercial decision-making, and continuous improvement across the cluster.

The role also carries responsibility for supporting ownership/investor reporting and contributing to long-term value creation through strategic insight and financial leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and presentation of consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the cluster.
• Oversee and ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance in daily finance operations across all hotels.
• Direct the annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Monitor and optimize cash flow, working capital, CAPEX expenditure, and financial risk management.
• Drive EBITDA performance through cost control initiatives and commercial financial insight.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis, providing insights and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled timely and accurately.
• Manage relationships with internal and external auditors, coordinating audit schedules and compliance activities.
• Ensure statutory compliance with HMRC regulations, VAT returns, tax obligations, and other relevant legislation.
• Lead finance system implementations, upgrades, automation initiatives, and staff training programmers.
• Manage, coach, and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Review and authorize significant financial transactions in accordance with company controls and delegated authority framework.
• Champion financial governance, internal controls, and risk mitigation strategies throughout the cluster.
• Prepare and present financial performance reports to ownership/investor stakeholders where required.

This job description sets out the main responsibilities related to the role at Montcalm Collection. It is not intended to be exhaustive, and duties may be varied from time to time as required by management to meet the needs of the business.

Skills & Qualification

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10+ years of progressive finance experience within the hospitality sector, preferably in multi-site or cluster environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven experience in EBITDA and profitability improvement.
• Deep knowledge of UK accounting standards, VAT, payroll, and hospitality-specific financial regulations.
• Proficiency with financial systems (Sage, Sun, Opera PMS, or equivalents) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people skills.
• High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Experience in team management, development, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Understanding of payroll and tax compliance is advantageous.

Working Conditions

• Full-time leadership role, based in London.
• Requires flexibility, including occasional evenings or weekends, to meet business demands.

Eligibility

Candidates must be authorised to live and work in the UK. Currently, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Montcalm Collection, diversity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords. We genuinely value the unique perspectives everyone brings, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, and we provide a workplace free from discrimination and prejudice.

Should this role resonate with your aspirations, please apply. If not shortlisted, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us, either now or in the future.

Note: If you do not hear from us within 14 days, kindly consider your application as not shortlisted for this role.

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies or headhunters. Any CVs submitted for these roles without prior agreement per role in writing from our Head of Human Resources, will be considered the property of the company and will not be subject to agency fees.