Head of Finance/Financial Controller


Company:	HIJOBS
Salary:	£60,000 to £75,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Isle of Skye, IV47 8SW
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Purpose of the RoleThe Head of Finance leads the finance function for a privately owned group of four hotels. The role owns all aspects of financial control, reporting, cash management and compliance,

The Head of Finance leads the finance function for a privately owned group of four hotels. The roleholder will own all aspects of financial control, reporting, cash management and compliance, with the ideal candidate also capable of (or can develop to being capable of) being a commercial partner to the management team, helping enhance business performance through operational insight and appropriate capital allocation.

This is a hands-on role: as the #1 permanent finance role in the business, the successful candidate will be comfortable reviewing financials, ensuring taxation compliance, and discussing operational and strategic matters with the management team.

An outline target operating model for the finance function has been identified/designed, with the role holder having a crucial role in implementing and ensuring design effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting

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Own the month-end close, delivering departmental P&Ls for each hotel in standard format within [8–10] working days, with consolidated group reporting versus budget and prior year

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Maintain a robust control environment: monthly balance sheet reconciliations, segregation of duties, dual authorisation of payments, and daily income audit disciplines across all properties

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Ensure delivery of daily revenue flash (occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, labour %) and weekly forward-bookings pace reporting

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Prepare board and owner reporting packs, including lender covenant compliance reporting

Cash & Treasury

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Manage group cash position with a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast

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Own banking relationships, facilities and day-to-day treasury operations

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Oversee credit control on corporate accounts, OTA & revenue receivables

Planning & Commercial Partnering

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Lead the annual bottom-up budgeting cycle and quarterly reforecasts, working with General Manager on departmental budgets

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Partner with GM on staff cost management, F&B margins, and cost control, providing challenge and support in equal measure

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Provide financial appraisal of capital expenditure proposals, refurbishment plans and commercial initiatives

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Support ownership on ad hoc strategic matters (refinancing, acquisitions, disposals) alongside external advisors

Compliance & Statutory

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Oversee VAT compliance, PAYE, and tronc arrangements, liaising with the external troncmaster

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Manage the relationship with external accountants and tax advisors for statutory accounts, corporation tax computations and (where required) audit

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Ensure compliance with Companies Act filing obligations across all group entities

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Maintain appropriate insurance cover and support on commercial contract reviews

Team & Systems

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Lead, develop and manage a central finance team of 2–3

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Own the finance systems landscape (PMS-to-ledger integration, AP automation, payroll/rota systems), driving automation and eliminating manual rekeying

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Champion continuous improvement in processes, controls and reporting quality

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