Financial Controller- Tech

Kents Hill Park is a dedicated training and conference centre set in a peaceful location on the outskirts of Milton Keynes, yet within easy access to key road, rail and airport networks. Ideally suited to training courses and conferencing, our quiet, suburban location provides delegates with an environment conducive to learning. With over 70 meeting rooms and 300 bedrooms, with our restaurant serving upwards of 200 guests for breakfast, lunch and dinner, we also have a fantastic onsite leisure club operated by Nuffield Health.

Kents Hill Park offers a flexible and adaptable approach to our client’s business needs and can accommodate up to 600 delegates. It is recognised as a leading venue to host training and conferencing events in the home counties.

To lead in all areas of Commercial / Financial Development in order to assist with achieving the budgeted profit results for the venue. To ensure the overall policies and controls established by the company are adhered to together with ensuring the brand standards are delivered and budgeted profitability achieved. To lead the Profit Protection Audit compliance for the venue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilise forecasting to highlight future business risk / opportunities.
• Assist with the development of the unit Heads of Department within the property to become commercially astute in their aspect of the business.
• Provide training to the operation team to enhance financial skills of the management team.
• Work with the management teams to control payroll in line with the revenue budget.
• Develop high-quality management information that stimulates action.
• Encourage and support the Unit to implement reporting on the internal and external markets.
• Ensure that yourself and your team are fully aware of all venue’s facilities and events.
• Take responsibility for Profit Protection manual actions relating to your department.
• Prepare all guest bills ensuring that there are no errors on the account.
• Minimise the use and manage how PM accounts are used.
• React promptly to any issues identified for maintenance.
• Carry out Duty Management shifts as required.
• Complete the department rota in line with business demands.
• Oversee the training of new colleagues as well as ongoing training for existing colleagues.
• Maintain colleague discipline and grievance procedures in accordance with our policies.
• Be aware of all legislation that is relevant to your work and ensure that all legal requirements are met.

Benefits include:

• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments.
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work).
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets.
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%).
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia.
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores.
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday.
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back.
• Day off for baby's first birthday.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• On-going training & development and career pathways.
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products.

Part of Compass Group UK&I, we are a grouping of seven easily accessible event spaces with hotel-like residential and leisure facilities. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development.

We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!