Head of Commercial Finance - Central London

Z Hotels is a growing hotel group with 15 properties in prime central locations. We provide stylish, compact luxury with exceptional value, blending contemporary design with the highest standards of hospitality. We are seeking a Head of Commercial Finance to play a pivotal role in shaping Z Hotels' future performance. This position is based in the company's Support Office in Central London, just minutes from Charing Cross station. The Role

• Do you thrive on performance management through people?
• Do you enjoy coaching teams, challenging assumptions, and turning data into insight?
• Do you want to be Finance's internal commercial face, driving results across multiple departments? This role is for a natural connector, coach, and influencer, someone commercially minded and people-focused, with strong accounting knowledge, who thrives on creating clarity from complexity. As a senior leader within the Finance Team, you will have the following key responsibilities.
• Management Accounting: Oversee the preparation and review of hotel P&Ls; ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Performance Management: Lead monthly P&L reviews with Area Managers and Hotel Managers, turning insights into actions.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Own the process, advise on which budgets/forecasts should be used for comparisons, and ensure alignment with group reporting.
• Reporting, Analysis and Modelling: Work with the Financial Controller and team on internal and external modelling opportunities. Ensure business initiatives implemented have insightful reporting, feedback and follow-up to drive action.
• KPI Leadership: Design, prepare, and communicate ZPIs and KPIs for all levels of the business.
• Business Partnering: Build strong relationships across Operations, HR, Marketing, and Commercial to align financial and operational strategies and hold teams to account.
• Team Development: Manage and coach the Management Accounts team of three, building capability in management accounting and performance insight.
• Stakeholder Communication: Represent Finance in meetings with owners of managed properties and ensure performance updates are clear, concise, and actionable. The Person We're looking for a commercially astute finance leader with:
• A recognised finance qualification (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
• Proven experience in multi-site hospitality, retail, or a fast-paced service sector.
• Strong management accounting and performance analysis expertise.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to engage both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Experience in team management.
• A coaching mindset with the ability to build capability in others.
• Curiosity, resilience, and commercial awareness.
• A fun-loving personality Perks
• Hybrid working (on-site with 1 day WFH).
• Complimentary guest stay and discounted hotel rates.
• Discounts at Z Cafés and F&B outlets.
• Company pension scheme, sick pay, and life assurance.
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) + additional days after 5 years.
• Training & development support (including professional memberships).
• Employee awards, recognition schemes, and social events.
• Supportive and people-focused culture. Why Join Z Hotels? This is a senior leadership opportunity within a people-centric company and a close-knit finance team. You'll directly shape performance across the business, build strong cross-functional relationships, and influence the direction of one of the UK's most innovative hotel groups.