Cluster Financial Controller in Hull

At leaf HOSPITALITY we are seeking a Cluster Financial Controller to join the team and lead the finance function across the following hotels within our portfolio:

• DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln - Waterside hotel, 160 guest rooms, 8 meeting rooms, a Marco Pierre White Steak House restaurant and a top floor cocktail bar.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hull - Located in the heart of Hull, 165 guest rooms, 4 meeting rooms, a Marco Pierre White Steak House restaurant and a roof top cocktail bar.
• Holiday Inn Express Grimsby - Bright and modern hotel in the heart of Grimsby, 80 guest rooms, one meeting room and lounge/bar.

This role can be based in either DoubleTree by Hilton Hull or DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln, but regular travel will be expected across all properties within the cluster, so ideally you will be within a commutable distance of all three properties.

leaf HOSPITALITY is a leading UK hotel management company, trusted by owners to operate both branded and independent hotels, with 8 hotels currently in our portfolio and an exciting pipeline of hotels fuelling our growth. This is a great opportunity for a Cluster Financial Controller to join our team and grow with us.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a candidate who has ideally worked in a leading finance position within the hospitality industry. Our Cluster Financial Controller will be personable, accountable, and demonstrate natural leadership abilities. You will enjoy coaching and mentoring department managers to increase their financial acumen and awareness. You will have sound knowledge of self-accounting practices and will be able to demonstrate clearly that you have the capability to manage and lead the finance department.

Day in the life of:

You will be line managing a small finance team daily across three hotels to deliver timebound actions daily, weekly, and monthly. You will balance your role by acting reactively to daily tasks as well as leading with a strategic view working closely with the hotel General Managers and central management team to deliver to the hotels’ and cluster financial KPIs. You will lead the three cluster hotels' financial cost control initiatives and take an active leadership role in instilling robust practices among all three hotel operational teams.

Some of your ongoing tasks will include budgeting, forecasting, payroll, cost controls, accounting and reporting. Whilst you will receive the support and mentorship from a Group Finance Manager, you will be self-sufficient with your team in fully completing the clusters of hotels finance duties including all the tasks listed within this job description.

Example key responsibilities:

• Support the General Managers in leading each hotel’s annual budget process.
• Ongoing cost controls, monitoring and auditing of processes and procedures.
• Providing coaching and training to management teams on cost control activity.
• Support the production of a monthly capex report.
• Management of payroll.
• Self-accounting processes.
• Responsible for the management accounts and the P&L, balance sheet and ledger control.
• Supporting the accurate forecasting of business.
• Period end reports to be completed on time for all hotels.
• Manage the purchase ledger and ensure invoices are entered onto the system regularly so suppliers are paid on time.
• Line management of the finance team and their ongoing engagement and development.
• Coaching and mentorship for the hotel’s management team and rising supervisory team members.

What you’ll get in return:

• Highly competitive salary of up to £65,000 per annum (dependant on experience).
• Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio.
• Access to team member rates across both the Hilton & IHG worldwide hotel portfolio.
• Continuous learning & development opportunities.
• Free access to 24/7 employee assistance program.
• Additional annual leave and family leave.
• Service bonus for 5 and 10 years up to £500.
• Team Member of the month - £100 and Team Member of the year - £500.
• Additional pension contribution.
• Retail discounts.

These three hotels are managed by leaf HOSPITALITY, a hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.