Job Description
**Financial Controller** Seeking an experienced Financial Controller to manage all financial operations of the hotel, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. The Financial Controller will oversee the hotel's financial performance, providing timely and accurate financial reports, maintaining financial controls, and ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations. They will work closely with department heads to ensure financial performance is aligned with operational goals. **Key Responsibilities:** * **Financial Reporting & Analysis:** + Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports, including Profit and Loss statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and variance analysis. + Monitor the hotel's financial performance and provide actionable insights to management. + Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes. * **Budgeting & Forecasting:** + Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to set financial targets and align them with the hotel's business goals. + Regularly update forecasts based on operational changes and market trends. + Conduct regular reviews of the hotel's financial position and recommend adjustments to stay within budget. * **Internal Controls & Compliance:** + Ensure robust internal financial controls are in place to safeguard assets and prevent fraud. + Maintain compliance with all statutory requirements, including local tax laws and regulatory filings. + Liaise with external auditors and manage the year-end audit process. * **Cash Flow & Treasury Management:** + Oversee cash flow management to ensure the hotel maintains sufficient liquidity. + Optimize working capital by managing accounts payable and receivable. + Manage banking relationships and negotiate favorable terms for the hotel. * **Cost Control & Profitability:** + Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities without compromising service quality. + Conduct cost variance analysis for various departments and recommend improvements. + Oversee inventory control, purchasing procedures, and payroll processes to manage operational costs effectively. * **Team Leadership & Development:** + Lead and mentor the finance team, ensuring all financial roles are executed efficiently. + Conduct performance appraisals and foster professional development within the finance team. + Provide financial training to department heads to improve financial literacy across the hotel. * **Strategic Planning:** + Participate in strategic planning sessions with hotel management to align financial goals with overall business objectives. + Support new business opportunities with financial projections and feasibility studies. **About Leinster Appointments:** Leinster Appointments is a professional recruitment agency committed to providing a confidential service to candidates.