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Interim Finance Lead / Management Accountant (hospitality, multi-entity)
Coventry, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
MBA (Finance), Coventry Business School, UK, 2004Xero (Accounting Software)
Xero and Management Accounts
Management of finance on Xero for multi-site, multi-entity businesses including InterContinental Hotels Group. Preparation of monthly management accounts and MIS for P&L, balance sheet and KPIs, including variance review.
VAT Returns and Reconciliation
Preparation of VAT returns in the UK and the Netherlands for self-accounting legal entities. VAT reconciliation across multi-entity group structures.
Payroll Journals and Automation
Development of a payroll model that generates monthly payroll journals automatically, saving 12 hours a month. Automation of finance processes including daily revenue upload models.
Month-End and Year-End Close
Month-end close including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and challenge. Year-end and external audit preparation, including FRS 102 statutory accounts.
Forecasting and Cash Flow Management
Preparation of budgets, monthly and weekly forecasts, group cash flow statements and treasury projections. Full responsibility for group cash flow and bank relationship management.
FRS 102 Statutory Accounts and Consolidation
Preparation of group statutory accounts and consolidated financial statements under FRS 102 up to corporation tax level for external audit.
Financial Systems
Hands-on experience with Xero, Sage Intacct, Sage, SAP (FICO), Sun Systems, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Navision, Opera, Micros. Advanced Excel including macros and VBA.
Internal Controls and Audit
Set up of internal control standards and an internal audit regime for multi-entity groups. Roll-out of standard operating procedures across large, multi-outlet operations.
MIS and KPI Reporting
Delivery of MIS for P&L, balance sheet and KPI reporting to owners and stakeholders. Monthly commercial reviews with Directors of Operations.
Management of finance on Xero for multi-site, multi-entity businesses including InterContinental Hotels Group. Preparation of monthly management accounts and MIS for P&L, balance sheet and KPIs, including variance review.
VAT Returns and Reconciliation
Preparation of VAT returns in the UK and the Netherlands for self-accounting legal entities. VAT reconciliation across multi-entity group structures.
Payroll Journals and Automation
Development of a payroll model that generates monthly payroll journals automatically, saving 12 hours a month. Automation of finance processes including daily revenue upload models.
Month-End and Year-End Close
Month-end close including journals, balance sheet reconciliations and challenge. Year-end and external audit preparation, including FRS 102 statutory accounts.
Forecasting and Cash Flow Management
Preparation of budgets, monthly and weekly forecasts, group cash flow statements and treasury projections. Full responsibility for group cash flow and bank relationship management.
FRS 102 Statutory Accounts and Consolidation
Preparation of group statutory accounts and consolidated financial statements under FRS 102 up to corporation tax level for external audit.
Financial Systems
Hands-on experience with Xero, Sage Intacct, Sage, SAP (FICO), Sun Systems, PeopleSoft, Oracle, Navision, Opera, Micros. Advanced Excel including macros and VBA.
Internal Controls and Audit
Set up of internal control standards and an internal audit regime for multi-entity groups. Roll-out of standard operating procedures across large, multi-outlet operations.
MIS and KPI Reporting
Delivery of MIS for P&L, balance sheet and KPI reporting to owners and stakeholders. Monthly commercial reviews with Directors of Operations.
Experience
Professional experience10+ years
Freelancer since2026
Languages
EnglishNative speaker
Project history
Led the Sun Systems data migration covering chart of accounts, opening balances and open AR/AP. Set up an accounts payable system and automated finance processes across Sage and Sun Systems.
Head of finance for an owner-managed group of five hotels across 11 legal entities, reporting directly to the owner. Led the finance function including P&L, balance sheet, budgets, forecasts and MIS reporting. Owned group cash flow, treasury projections and group-wide cash control. Prepared group statutory accounts and consolidations under FRS 102. Liaised with banks on credit and loan facilities, led asset management and acquisition projects. Reviewed balance sheet information and set up internal control standards and an internal audit regime. Prepared financial due diligence for the acquisition of a new management company operator.
Pre-opening finance for a 362-bedroom resort with 20+ outlets and a pre-opening hotel cluster in Dubai. Completed and reviewed month-end under USALI for a large, multi-outlet operation. Rolled out internal controls and standard operating procedures and led a large finance team. Delivered forecasts and budget models to owners and set up reconciliation tools on Navision, saving 8 hours a month.