Financial Controller Role
Cpl are currently working with a leading Hospitality Group who are seeking a skilled Financial Controller for one of their hotels in Kildare.
The Financial Controller will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations and performance of the hotel, providing strategic guidance to the management team.
Reporting to the General Manager with a dotted line to Group Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will offer business acumen to the General Manager and the Hotel Management team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervision and review of the work prepared by the accounts team, including but not limited to – Accounts Payable/Receivable, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Cash and Bank Control, and CSO returns.
* Manage the financial activities of the hotel, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
* Preparation of monthly management accounts, including Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
* Preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly revenue, labour, and overhead reports.
* Perform regular financial analysis, identify trends, and provide insights to enhance profitability and control costs.
* Provide the General Manager, Senior Management team, and Group Finance with timely and accurate reporting on all aspects of past and forecasted performance of the business, including variance analysis.
* Collaborate with department heads to monitor and improve financial performance.
* Provide advice and guidance to Heads of Departments and other staff members on best practice financial control and support to all departments as a member of the senior management team.
* Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts in consultation with hotel management.
* Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
* Provide comprehensive analysis and commentary to the management team.
* Establish and maintain robust internal control systems to safeguard assets, ensure accuracy of financial transactions, and prevent fraud.
* Conduct regular audits and implement corrective actions when necessary.
* Manage and lead the finance team, providing guidance, training, and support. Foster a positive work environment that promotes collaboration, high performance, and continuous improvement.
* Ensure compliance with all accounting standards, statutory requirements, tax regulations, and company policies. Liaise with external auditors and oversee the completion of audits and tax filings.
* Work with the Group finance function to ensure compliance within the finance team.
* Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Requirements:
* We seek an ambitious, confident, and professional individual with strong communication, organisational, analytical, and management skills.
* Experience with Sun, Sage, Opera, and Procure Wizard is preferred but not essential.
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (a professional qualification is a plus).
* The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with 3 years PQE.
* The ideal candidate will demonstrate accounting experience, preferably in a hospitality, food & beverage environment or within the retail sector.
* Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, procedures, financial reporting, and budgeting.
* Strong knowledge of hotel financial operations, including revenue management, cost control, and financial analysis.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
* A high level of integrity and ethical standards.
* A proven track record of driving financial performance and achieving targets.