Position:
Head of Finance Company:
Crafted at Powdermills Reporting to:
CEO and COO Salary:
Commensurate with experience and track record. Location:
Powdermills Hotel, Battle Type:
Full-Time We’re not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our headcount. We’re hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is a big deal for us, and we know it’s a big deal for you: a new role defines how you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks like. Together, we’ll shape each other’s entire trajectory. That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It’s why this job description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you’re stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and the kind of impact you’ll have. Us Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and spaces where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature, food, wellbeing, craft, people and play. We hope to open several hotels in the coming years, with our first coming in summer 2025: Crafted at Powdermills, East Sussex. More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall into place. So, for now, here’s the sentiment behind Crafted… It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch to autopilot and go through the motions. We’re busy but not on the things we love doing, we spend more time on our phone, and we misplace our bounce and spark. In short, Dr Evil’s stolen our mojo. We all need a tune up now and again. To escape to somewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away from life, but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in. Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations that people come back to again and again because it’s where they feel good about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally. You Crafted’s culture will be inclusive and agile but with ambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able. As we grow, there will be an opportunity to expand your role and develop with the organisation. As Head of Finance, you will lead our financial operations and drive the company towards sustained profitability and long-term success. This is a hands-on role, where you will initially manage all aspects of the finance function, from balancing strategic initiatives to operational finance tasks. Core duties include business planning, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial management. Primary Responsibilities: Ensure that the financial reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner, to provide meaningful and insightful information. Ensure that the management of banking is well controlled with bank reconciliations, cash forecasts completed on a regular and frequent basis. Ensure that the balance sheet is reconciled monthly on a timely basis with all variances investigated and issues resolved. Prepare management accounts with variance analysis, trends and exceptions reported. Manage payroll and pension operations for accuracy and compliance with labour laws and tax regulations. Oversee tax filings, monitor legislative changes, and implement strategies to optimise tax positions. Manage the annual audit process. Provide coaching and support to the department heads in order that they understand their department’s profitability and any remedial actions required. Prepare quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and strategy plans. Manage relationships with third parties, contractors, banks. Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements. Use financial expertise and business acumen to influence strategic decisions, identify growth opportunities, optimise resource allocation, and drive business results. Identify and assess the organisation's insurance needs, evaluate and select suitable providers. Manage external accountants and lawyers and hire a management account to be on your team. Other responsibilities as required. We’re looking for someone with: At least 5+ years of similar experience within the
hospitality sector is essential. Qualified Accountant. Excellent finance, accounting and analytical skills, including experience with cash management, forecasting, revenue management strategies and budgeting. Financial management skills e.g., ability to analyse P&L statements, develop operating budgets and prepare a short and long term forecast. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Strong organisation skills and an attention to detail. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Within a reasonable travelling distance to Battle or willing to relocate. Together We hire people with personality who have a desire to continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our culture and keep us real, interesting, and original. To create a comfortable environment for all, guest and staff, we prioritise teamwork over titles: no one’s too important to lend a hand, or too new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high expectations: people who are humble enough to jump in, and serious about making an impact. Three values we’ll expect you to live by: Enjoy it: it’s still work, but if you’re having fun then so are our guests. It’s ok if you’re humming behind the bar or moving with the music. Own it: whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone’s enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out. Improve it: ask for feedback (and don’t be scared of what follows), and be curious. We’ll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop. Note: positive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are integrated across these three values. Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From £50,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme Benefits: Canteen Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Are you a Qualified Accountant? Are you within a 1-hour travelling distance to Battle, TN33 0SP? Please detail your previous experience in hospitality? Work Location:
In person Application deadline:
14/02/2025 Reference ID:
Head of Finance
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Head of Finance Company:
Crafted at Powdermills Reporting to:
CEO and COO Salary:
Commensurate with experience and track record. Location:
Powdermills Hotel, Battle Type:
Full-Time We’re not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our headcount. We’re hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is a big deal for us, and we know it’s a big deal for you: a new role defines how you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks like. Together, we’ll shape each other’s entire trajectory. That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It’s why this job description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you’re stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and the kind of impact you’ll have. Us Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and spaces where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature, food, wellbeing, craft, people and play. We hope to open several hotels in the coming years, with our first coming in summer 2025: Crafted at Powdermills, East Sussex. More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall into place. So, for now, here’s the sentiment behind Crafted… It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch to autopilot and go through the motions. We’re busy but not on the things we love doing, we spend more time on our phone, and we misplace our bounce and spark. In short, Dr Evil’s stolen our mojo. We all need a tune up now and again. To escape to somewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away from life, but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in. Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations that people come back to again and again because it’s where they feel good about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally. You Crafted’s culture will be inclusive and agile but with ambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able. As we grow, there will be an opportunity to expand your role and develop with the organisation. As Head of Finance, you will lead our financial operations and drive the company towards sustained profitability and long-term success. This is a hands-on role, where you will initially manage all aspects of the finance function, from balancing strategic initiatives to operational finance tasks. Core duties include business planning, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial management. Primary Responsibilities: Ensure that the financial reporting is completed in a timely and accurate manner, to provide meaningful and insightful information. Ensure that the management of banking is well controlled with bank reconciliations, cash forecasts completed on a regular and frequent basis. Ensure that the balance sheet is reconciled monthly on a timely basis with all variances investigated and issues resolved. Prepare management accounts with variance analysis, trends and exceptions reported. Manage payroll and pension operations for accuracy and compliance with labour laws and tax regulations. Oversee tax filings, monitor legislative changes, and implement strategies to optimise tax positions. Manage the annual audit process. Provide coaching and support to the department heads in order that they understand their department’s profitability and any remedial actions required. Prepare quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and strategy plans. Manage relationships with third parties, contractors, banks. Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements. Use financial expertise and business acumen to influence strategic decisions, identify growth opportunities, optimise resource allocation, and drive business results. Identify and assess the organisation's insurance needs, evaluate and select suitable providers. Manage external accountants and lawyers and hire a management account to be on your team. Other responsibilities as required. We’re looking for someone with: At least 5+ years of similar experience within the
hospitality sector is essential. Qualified Accountant. Excellent finance, accounting and analytical skills, including experience with cash management, forecasting, revenue management strategies and budgeting. Financial management skills e.g., ability to analyse P&L statements, develop operating budgets and prepare a short and long term forecast. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Strong organisation skills and an attention to detail. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Within a reasonable travelling distance to Battle or willing to relocate. Together We hire people with personality who have a desire to continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our culture and keep us real, interesting, and original. To create a comfortable environment for all, guest and staff, we prioritise teamwork over titles: no one’s too important to lend a hand, or too new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high expectations: people who are humble enough to jump in, and serious about making an impact. Three values we’ll expect you to live by: Enjoy it: it’s still work, but if you’re having fun then so are our guests. It’s ok if you’re humming behind the bar or moving with the music. Own it: whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone’s enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out. Improve it: ask for feedback (and don’t be scared of what follows), and be curious. We’ll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop. Note: positive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are integrated across these three values. Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From £50,000.00 per year Additional pay: Bonus scheme Benefits: Canteen Company events Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Work from home Schedule: Monday to Friday Application question(s): Are you a Qualified Accountant? Are you within a 1-hour travelling distance to Battle, TN33 0SP? Please detail your previous experience in hospitality? Work Location:
In person Application deadline:
14/02/2025 Reference ID:
Head of Finance
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