Finance Business Partner (North)

Splendid Hospitality Group is one of the UKs fastest growing privately-owned hotel groups. As a family run business, people are at the very heart of its success, a place where everyone becomes parts of the Splendid family. Our vision is to create extraordinary experiences, positively impact lives, and get better every day - it’s the ‘Splendid Hospitality Way’ which is our way of looking after everybody to help them succeed, have fun and keep guests and our Splendid team members happy.

Job Description

• Provide high-quality financial support to the North Region hotels, including The Grand York, through insightful analysis and strong business partnering.
• Act as the primary finance partner to the North Regional General Manager and General Manager of The Grand York, supporting strategic planning and performance management.
• Deliver deep-dive analysis on key revenue and cost drivers to support performance improvement and margin optimisation.
• Drive effective budgeting, forecasting, and cost control processes to support hotel operations.
• Support regional and site-level decision-making by delivering clear financial insight, challenge, and recommendations.
• Promote a culture of cost accountability and financial transparency at both site and regional levels.
• Lead continuous improvement in financial processes and controls to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Trusted finance business partner to General Managers, Regional Operations, and key site stakeholders.

What We Offer

We want our family members to enjoy coming to work and provide a friendly and supportive environment for you to work in. You’ll develop personally through meeting and working with people from all over the world as we all create memorable guest experiences together, and for those keen to develop you’ll have the opportunity to explore the business with various career options. In addition, on offer:

• Learning and Development Opportunities available through our Leadership Development Programme.
• Heavily discounted hotel stays and food & beverage discounts.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family. Giving you access to counselling services, physical wellbeing & financial aid.
• 25-day holidays plus UK bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Wagestream – Stream up to 50% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to sup-port your financial wellbeing

About Us

Join a dynamic and innovative team at Splendid Hospitality Group, a leading company dedicated to redefining the hospitality experience. As an industry leader, we pride our-selves on delivering unparalleled service and creating memorable moments for our guests. With a diverse portfolio of luxury hotels and a commitment to excellence, Splendid Hospitality Group Limited is where passion meets hospitality. Be part of a company that values creativity and embraces innovative solutions in the ever-evolving hospitality landscape.

Role in our Family

Key Deliverables:

• Timely and accurate monthly management accounts for all hotels in the North Region and The Grand York.
• Clear and actionable variance analysis shared with Regional General Manager, General Managers and Operations leadership.
• Delivery of annual budgets and periodic forecasts aligned to site-level and regional strategic plans.
• Accurate tracking and analysis of labour, revenue, and key cost drivers. (e.g. F&B, utilities, maintenance)
• Site-specific and regional insights that drive operational performance and cost efficiencies.
• Balance sheet integrity and reconciliations for relevant hotel accounts.
• Regular financial review meetings with RGM, hotel GMs and operational leads.
• Identification and support of cost-saving initiatives and sales improvement opportunities.
• Support in enhancing financial understanding and capability among non-finance hotel leaders.
• Improved use of financial systems and reporting tools across the region

Responsibilities:

• Business partner with Regional General Managers and GMs to support financial decision-making.
• Lead the month-end reporting process for the North Region, ensuring accuracy and insightful commentary.
• Prepare and present budgets and forecasts, working closely with operational teams.
• Challenge performance, investigate variances, and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Collaborate with the wider finance team to ensure alignment, consistency, and accuracy in reporting and controls.
• Support the implementation of commercial initiatives by providing scenario analysis and financial modelling.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, enhance controls, and improve forecasting accuracy.
• Provide financial support for new projects, refurbishments, or strategic regional developments.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with internal controls and support audit activity where required.
• Build strong relationships across the region, acting as the key finance contact for the North region.

Essential Education, Qualifications, and Training:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent)

What Happens Next

Does this role suit your skillset? Apply now, this takes seconds, you’ll just need to provide some contact details along with a CV. Next, we’ll review your details, and if successful we’ll invite you to meet one of the team to learn more about your, experience and let us tell you more about the Splendid group.

The Splendid Group is an equal opportunities employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.