Hybrid Corporate Finance Manager

at Aethos Hotels

• Job title: Corporate Finance Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager overseeing financial operations for Aethos, a hospitality company. Responsible for multi-entity accounting, compliance, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping, financial records, and statutory accounting for local Aethos corporate legal entities.
• Coordinate with third-party accounting firms to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of reports.
• Review monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Develop and enforce standardised accounting policies, processes, and reporting formats across all entities.
• Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain a strong internal control framework of governance and control.
• Oversee and undertake invoice processing, supplier onboarding, approval workflows, and payment cycles.
• Manage customer/hotel billing, including creating and issuing invoices for all relevant entities.
• Track receivables, reconcile client accounts, and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Maintain accurate revenue recognition practices.
• Manage payroll processes, ensuring accurate monthly payroll and compliance with local regulations.
• Ensure all accruals are correctly accounted for.
• Oversee treasury and cash flow management & forecasting, including payment scheduling and bank relationships.
• Prepare/manage all intercompany loans and maintain a clear overview of all loans.
• Support when necessary fundraising initiatives for Aethos.
• Prepare timely monthly management accounts, variance analysis, and consolidated summaries for leadership.
• Support budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Rolling 12 month liquidity planning for all entities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial dashboards or reporting tools.
• Manage and oversee statutory financial accounting.
• Manage and oversee the Audit processes for the applicable corporate entities.
• Ensure timely completion of audits and annual general meetings, including necessary minutes, ESOP, disclosures, and any other required disclosures & documents.
• Maintain records of supplier contracts, ensuring proper financial documentation and alignment with accounting processes.
• Support contract negotiation where required.
• Support on necessary ad-hoc items relating to Aethos.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; ACCA/CPA/CIMA preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally within a multi-entity or group environment.
• Experience working with outsourced accounting firms or shared services teams.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial controls.
• Advanced Excel proficiency; ERP or accounting software experience preferred.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.