Interim Finance Director

Company: Baker Charles
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

Overview

We are recruiting for global hospitality business for a key hire.

As Finance Director, you will play a central role in shaping business performance, working closely with senior leadership to drive strategy, profitability and commercial decision-making. This role goes beyond reporting — it is about influencing direction and ensuring decisions are commercially sound as the business continues to grow.

Role

Finance Director (Maternity Cover)

This is a 12-month fixed-term role, starting July 2026.

Location

The role is primarily based in London, with a strong in-office presence to support collaboration and relationship-building.

About the business

The organisation operates a portfolio of hospitality and lifestyle venues, including hotels, members’ spaces, restaurants and wellness facilities.

The group has since expanded internationally, with several locations across major global cities and further growth underway.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead overall financial performance, ensuring strong controls, clear insight and a focus on profitability
  • Partner with senior leadership to shape strategy, challenge assumptions and improve decision-making
  • Own budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities
  • Oversee financial reporting, governance and compliance
  • Work closely with operational teams to drive performance improvements
  • Support investment decisions and new initiatives through financial modelling
  • Build and lead a high-performing finance team
  • Collaborate with global teams on expansion and group initiatives
  • Maintain relationships with investors, auditors and external partners

Skills and experience

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
  • Significant senior leadership experience in a complex, multi-revenue business
  • Background in hospitality, lifestyle or similarly fast-paced sectors preferred
  • Strong commercial mindset with the ability to influence decision-making

What’s on offer

  • Competitive salary up to £135,000 (depending on experience)

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Posted: April 13th, 2026