Fantastic opportunity just landed; Cpl are currently working with a leading Hospitality Group who are looking to hire a Financial Controller for one of their hotels in the Costa-Del-Sol.
Financial Controller
The Financial Controller will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations and performance of the hotel. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, analyzing data, preparing financial reports, and providing strategic guidance to the management team.
Reporting to the General Manager with a dotted line in to Group Chief Financial Officer, the Financial Controller will provide business acumen to the General Manager and the Hotel Management team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervision of Accounting: Review and approve accounting and financial records. Ensure the accuracy of monthly and annual financial reports.
- Budget Management: Develop and oversee the hotel’s operating budget. Monitor financial performance against the budget and make adjustments as necessary.
- Cost Control: Implement strategies to reduce costs without compromising service quality. Analyze operating expenses and seek savings opportunities.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct profitability and feasibility analyses of projects. Evaluate the hotel’s financial performance and propose improvements.
- Treasury Management: Oversee cash management and investments. Ensure the availability of funds for daily operations and future projects.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax laws and financial regulations. Coordinate with external auditors for annual reviews.
- Financial Planning: Develop long-term financial plans. Project future revenues and expenses to support strategic decision-making.
- Central Relations: Maintain effective communication with the central office. Prepare and present financial reports.
- Development of Financial Policies: Create and update financial policies and procedures. Ensure the implementation of effective internal controls.
- Leadership of the Financial Team: Lead and motivate the financial team.
- Staff Training and Development: Identify training needs. Focus on the continuous professional development of the team, providing growth opportunities and promoting a constant learning environment. Evaluate staff performance and offer constructive feedback to improve the team’s skills and competencies.
- Achievement of Financial Objectives: Ensure that the strategies of your area are aligned with the hotel’s financial objectives and contribute to achieving these goals.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards, implementing policies and procedures to ensure the hotel operates within the legal and ethical framework.
· 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.
Qualifications and Experience:
- We are looking for ambitious, confident and professional individual with strong communication, organisational, analytical and management skills.
- System experience of Sun, Sage and Opera though not essential.
- The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with 5 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.
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
- Proven track record of driving financial performance and achieving targets.
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