Competitive salary – Financial Controller

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team here as a Hotel Financial Controller. The Finance Controller will oversee the overall finance operations of the hotel and the day-to-day management of the hotel financial team. Some of the key responsibilities will include; ensure strong financial management within a self-accounting environment; provide focussed, innovative and value-adding management reporting and analysis and ensure that financial plans are consistent with the hotel’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

· Have ultimate responsibility for accurate accounting records and provide financial reports for the Hotel

· Comply with Corporate timetables and policies.

· Ensure the Balance Sheets are a fair reflection of all the assets and liabilities of the Hotels.

· Prepare the Balance Sheets, ensuring reconciliations are performed for all accounts and that all balances are explained.

· Manage the Accounts Payable, Income audit, Capital and Payroll processes at the property

· Produce daily bank reconciliations and ensure all items are cleared on a timely basis

· Provide focussed, innovative and value-adding Management Reporting and Analysis

· Deliver high quality management information and performance measurement that is accurate and relevant.

· Ensure reporting that incorporates benchmarking, identification and measurement of key performance indicators and use of balanced scorecard.

· Deliver reporting packs and focused commentary on current and future performance

· Optimise and develop Systems to improve efficiency and information

· Support the implementation of any Financial Systems in the Hotels.

· Continually develop the usage of Financial Systems

· Support the General Manager in Hotel strategic planning, focussing on value opportunities.

· Manage the formulation, review and approval process for budgeting within the hotel for all profit and loss lines.

· Lead, develop and inspire a high-quality Finance Team to maximise efficiency in the Finance function.

Key Requirements

· Confident and Highly Competent Hotel Accountant

· Accountancy Qualification preferred

· Experience in self-accounting environment beneficial

· Strong Organisation and Planning skills and the ability to prioritise appropriately

· Excellent oral and written Communication skills

· Analytical approach and creativity in problem resolution

· Commercial acumen and industry knowledge

· Ability to drive change where necessary

· Strong IT skills (MS Office, Financial Systems)

· You must have a strong financial management background with previous experience managing a Finance Department within a hotel environment being essential.