Chief Financial Officer - Harper May Ltd : Job Details

A growing and ambitious hotel group is seeking a commercially focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and support the next phase of expansion. This is a key leadership role within a dynamic and evolving business, offering the opportunity to shape long-term growth across a multi-site hospitality operation.

As CFO, you’ll partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive strategic decision-making, strengthen financial governance, and support investment planning. You will lead all aspects of financial management while helping to optimise performance, scale operations, and manage risk in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute financial strategy in line with business goals

• Provide clear, forward-looking financial insight to support commercial and operational decisions

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting across the group

• Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and risk management frameworks

• Lead on financing and investor relations, managing relationships with banks, investors, and stakeholders

• Support future growth through scenario modelling, capital planning, and potential acquisitions

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team, embedding robust processes and systems

What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with strong post-qualified experience

• Proven leadership in a hospitality, multi-site or consumer-facing business

• Experience working with investors, lenders or external stakeholders

• Track record of driving financial performance and supporting strategic growth

• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance strategic insight and operational execution

• Hands-on, collaborative approach and the credibility to influence at Board level