Marc Daniels is working with a well-established hospitality business to recruit an experienced Group Financial Controller to lead their finance function. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for a qualified accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and wants full ownership of financial control, reporting and team management.
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
This role requires the individual to have experience within the hotel/hospitality sector.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the end-to-end finance function, including month-end close, management accounts and statutory reporting
Prepare and finalise statutory accounts in compliance with UK GAAP/FRS 101
Oversee payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance across all sites
Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing rolling forecasts
Manage and develop a small finance team, providing mentorship and technical support
Act as key point of contact for external auditors and advisors
Partner with senior leadership and site/operational managers on financial performance and commercial decision-making
Drive improvements to financial controls, systems and processes across the group
Requirements
Qualified accountant xgikmsk (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or QBE
Previous experience in a similar position within the hotel/hospitality sector
Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts, month-end close and payroll
Proven experience managing budgeting and forecasting cycles
Confident communicator, comfortable business partnering with non-finance stakeholders
Strong Excel and finance systems skills
Group Financial Controller - Hotels employer: Marc Daniels
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