Financial Controller

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail\-oriented Hotel Financial Controller to oversee the financial operations of our hotel. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, compliance, and financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision\-making.

This role requires strong finance experience, commercial awareness, and the ability to work closely with senior management to maximise profitability and maintain financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all hotel accounting and financial management functions


• Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and forecasts


• Support Head office in the budgeting and annual financial planning processes


• Monitor cash flow, revenue performance, and operational costs


• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and company policies


• Lead the accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and income audit functions


• Conduct financial analysis and provide recommendations to improve profitability


• Reconcile balance sheets and maintain accurate financial records


• Coordinate external audits and liaise with auditors, banks, and financial institutions


• Implement and maintain robust internal financial controls Revenue capture, voids, End Of Day balance


• Monitor hotel KPIs including occupancy, ADR, RevPAR, labour costs, and departmental profitability


• Produce weekly and monthly financial performance reports for senior leadership


• Knowledge of payroll cost control, basic HR


• Support with financial insight for 4 other hotels across the group from an audit and accountability perspective.

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Assistant Financial Controller, or Senior Finance Manager essential. Experience from within the hospitality sector would be beneficial.


• Strong knowledge of accounting procedures and financial controls


• Experience with hotel PMS is preferable and various accounting systems


• Excellent analytical and problem\-solving skills


• Strong leadership and communication abilities


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills


• ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent accounting qualification preferred


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• On\-site parking

• Slough SL3 6AP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

• Accounting: 2 years (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

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