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Director of Finance

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Standard, London Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

We're looking for you London
Director of Finance | Full Time | Kings Cross | Competitive Salary DoE + Bonus & Benefits
At The Standard, we don't just run hotels—we create cultural hubs, social playgrounds, and unforgettable experiences. Our spaces buzz with energy, inclusivity, and creativity, and at the heart of it all. Our incredible team. We don't do cookie-cutter. We don't do scripts. We do personality, passion, and individuality.

We believe that hotels should be more than just places to sleep—they should be destinations, experiences, and moments in time that guests remember long after they leave. That's why we challenge the status quo, bringing bold ideas, unconventional luxury, and immersive culture to everything we do. Whether it's a buzzing lobby, an unforgettable dining experience, or a rooftop that becomes the city's go-to spot, we create spaces that are as dynamic as the people who visit them.

We're now on the lookout for a
Director of Finance
who embodies our 'Anything but Standard' ethos. At The Standard, we celebrate individuality, diversity, and creativity. We believe in hiring people, not just CVs. If you're ready to shake up the hotel numbers game and be part of something truly unique, we'd love to meet you.

Your role
As our
Director of Finance
, you will work in partnership with our Managing Director, Senior Executive team and Corporate Finance teams to oversee the entire accounting function here in London. Support by a small team covering various accounting functions you will have overall responsibility for maintaining and controlling all financial transactions and reporting to ensure that corporate standards and operational SOPs are adhered to and that they comply with any statutory requirements. You will also be responsible for the training & development of the finance team to ensure they have a full understanding of financial controls and audit requirements.

You will take a leading role in supporting the senior executive team with the creation of the annual budget and manage the ongoing business forecast. You will also oversee and manage the production of our month end financial statements [including the P&L, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations] and prepare our month end business review pack for our ownership meeting.

A strong commercial acumen will be required along with the ability to advise [and sometimes challenge] senior directors of the financial impacts of strategic plans and ad-hoc projects; through to the implementation of cost saving exercises to maximise profits. Naturally this will require you to have a solid understanding of operational/capex budgets and business plans to coach and guide managers in accordance with budget guidelines.

In addition to month end you will also support the senior team with the production of statistics and financial reports to support decision making across the business. You will also support the operation with the management of permits, insurances, licences and contracts to ensure they do not lapse and the business remains compliant.

This is not a 'Standard'
Director of Financ
e position so you will need to have miles and miles of personality and stamina, be highly social, upbeat and friendly; confident and can handle pressure well; thrive in a high volume, high energy environment and able to work equally well both independently and as part of a team.

Do you have what it takes to be our Director of Finance at The Standard, London
A minimum of
5+ years'
experience as a
Director of Finance, Senior Finance Manager/Controller
gained within a similar Lifestyle Hotel or large 4- or 5-star Hotel in London or the UK is essential for this role

In addition to this you may also have…

  • A minimum of 5 years prior experience as a Director of Finance or Financial Controller is essential and should have been ideally gained in a large 5 star 'Lifestyle' property or wider hospitality business.
  • Solid understanding of all accounting principles and prior experience of month end processes / production of month end accounts, forecasting, budgeting, and statutory reporting responsibilities.
  • Prior experience of presenting month end results to ownership, and corporate teams
  • Be well versed in UK legal requirements including VAT, taxation, social security, business reporting to HMRC and insurance.
  • Ideally hold formal accounting qualification or certified designation CIMA or ACCA equivalent
  • Have previously managed the full end to end budgeting process with an excellence commercial acumen and business planning combined with a touch of creative 'blue sky' thinking to support bespoke projects and activities that deliver true ROI.
  • Strong organisational skills, and the ability to work within tight deadlines both individually and managing a wider team.
  • Have wider Hotel operational knowledge in order to support and guide HODs and divisional specialist with financial support relating to their area.
  • Have exceptional written / numerical skills and be proficient in the use of accounting and payroll software [Accounting software includes, Hyperion, iScala, ARCS, Opera PMS, Birchstreet, Fourth Payroll].
  • Candidates should have advance skills in Excel.
  • Fluency in English is essential for this role

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates.

  • Incentive Bonus Plan
  • Meals on Duty
  • Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance (4 x Annual Salary)
  • Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physio)
  • Business Travel Insurance (including personal cover for bolt on business trips)
  • Employee Assistance Programme with Well-being service
  • Discount platform including GYM
  • Access to colleague rates worldwide at Hyatt
  • Worldwide Travel Discounts via The Standard Advantage platform
  • Employee & Family Rates across all Standard and Bunkhouse properties
  • In-house Experience Programme
  • F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
  • Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000
  • Tuition Aid Scheme & subsidised training
  • Season Ticket Loan & Bike 2 Work Scheme
  • Social Committee with regular monthly social activities