Cluster Financial Controller in Sheffield

Cluster Financial Controller

Shape Performance. Drive Financial Excellence. Deliver Results.

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded Cluster Financial Controller to provide financial leadership, insight and support across a portfolio of hotels.

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, delivering accurate reporting and supporting informed business decisions that drive performance and long-term success.

If you're analytical, detail-oriented and passionate about using financial data to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

• Team Member Programme with £50 Bed & Breakfast stays across participating leaf HOSPITALITY hotels

• 50% food and beverage discount

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

• Hapi discounts platform

• Long Service Recognition Awards

• Recognition and reward programmes

• Five additional days annual leave from day one

• Enhanced employer pension contribution

• Enhanced family-friendly benefits

• Learning and development opportunities

The Opportunity

As Cluster Financial Controller, you will be responsible for overseeing financial management, reporting and compliance across multiple hotels.

Working closely with General Managers, Finance Shared Services and key stakeholders, you'll provide financial guidance and analysis to support decision-making, identify opportunities and drive commercial performance.

You'll play an important role in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining strong controls and helping the business achieve its strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and control processes across multiple hotels

• Produce accurate management accounts, forecasts and financial reports

• Support budgeting and business planning activities

• Monitor financial performance and provide analysis and recommendations

• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and company requirements

• Maintain strong financial controls and governance processes

• Support General Managers and department leaders with financial insight and decision-making

• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and cash management processes

• Manage audits and liaise with external stakeholders where required

• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, efficiency and profitability

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a senior finance role, ideally within hospitality or a multi-site environment

• Strong financial and commercial acumen

• Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with operational teams and stakeholders

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience preferred

About leaf HOSPITALITY

leaf HOSPITALITY is a hotel management company trusted by owners to operate branded and independent hotels across the UK.

Since 2007, we've managed every property as if it were our own, combining commercial expertise with a people-first approach. We build strong teams, create memorable guest experiences and deliver long-term success for our hotels, owners and communities.

Everything we do is guided by one principle:

be EXCELLENT.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to succeed. We celebrate individuality and believe diverse perspectives help us deliver better experiences for our guests, teams and communities.

Compensation: Competitive salary