Finance and Operations Director

4 weeks ago

Islington Norfolk, United Kingdom Kerry Robert Associates Full time
A rare opportunity for you to join a unique, world renowned culinary/educational environment based in Central London. As Director of Finance & Operations you will be a key member of the senior management team, responsible for supervising and coordinating finance, administrative and operational procedures. This role is very much strategically/commercially/finance focused, where you are used to working within a small team, self accounting, hospitality/F&B driven environments, where your proven ability to challenge the norm using a 360 business approach and communicate effectively at all levels is required. Key areas of focus include: Financial Management: Develop and implement financial strategies to support the financial objectives and sustainability of the business.

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting.

Ensure effective management of cash flow, investments and financial risk management.

Maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations and reporting standards. Operational Excellence: Identify and implement operational improvements to optimize processes and allocate resources efficiently.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to admissions, IT and operational activities.

Collaborate with academic departments and support teams to align operational processes with the mission

and objectives of the institute.

Responsibility for the safety of goods and people within the business and compliance classification.

Promote best practices in resource use. Human Resources: Supervise human resources management and the implementation of the HR cycle within the institute.

Responsible for payroll and service provider management, the human resources management platform and all its ancillary activities in support of various managers.

Ensure compliance with human resources policies and regulations. Team Leadership: Build and lead high-performance teams.

Establish clear performance objectives, provide coaching and promote professional development.

Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation and excellence within departments and the institute. Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and implementation of the institute's strategic plan with the other members

of the management committee.

Provide ideas and recommendations regarding activities, lines of development and revenue growth.

Proactively assess and mitigate operational and financial risks.

Supports the education aims of the institute through the effective management of resources and facilities. Compliance and Reporting: Ensure strict compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and industry standards.

Prepare and provide activity reports at least monthly to management and stakeholders.

Prepare and provide accurate and timely financial reports to management and stakeholders.

Collaborate with external auditors and relevant regulatory bodies as necessary What do I need to apply? Bachelor in Business Administration or Finance or in a related field; MBA preferred

Hospitality Finance based experience is preferred

Proven experience in a similar leadership role

Demonstrated success in strategic planning and execution

Strong financial acumen and in budget management

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong leadership and team management skills

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

Full knowledge of standard Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel and SharePoint) and accounting/reporting

systems (Navision and Tagetik is a plus).

Self-motivated and self-starter with a solid understanding of local legal and tax requirements.

Must be an individual and extremely involved contributor, as well as a team player.

Ability to manage multiple and constantly evolving priorities in an expanding environment, experience in a

SME/family business is a plus. As you can see, this is an all encompassing finance business support role offering you the scope, challenge and most importantly, the job satisfaction you are looking for. TPBN1_UKCT

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