Relais & Châteaux
Hospitality
FinancialController
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“Financial Controller at Relais & Châteaux. Skills: Financial control, Financial reporting, Budgeting, Forecasting. Lead and manage the finance function. Prepare and present monthly management accounts”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Commercial decision-making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), Significant experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role, Proven experience within multi-site operations, Understanding of hospitality financial reporting, Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams, Excellent analytical skills, Commercial approach to decision-making, Communication and stakeholder management skills, Ability to influence at all levels, High level of integrity, Attention to detail, Organisational ability
Nice to Have
Experience working within a hospitality group structure, Exposure to acquisitions, business integration, or expansion projects, Knowledge of hotel property management systems
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage the finance function
Prepare and present monthly management accounts
Prepare and present financial reports
Oversee cash flow management
Oversee financial planning processes
Develop and maintain financial controls
Develop and maintain financial policies
Develop and maintain financial procedures
Analyse financial performance
Identify opportunities
Identify areas for improvement
Support operational teams
Manage statutory reporting requirements
Liaise with external auditors
Liaise with accountants
Liaise with regulatory bodies
Ensure compliance with financial legislation
Ensure compliance with accounting standards
Supervise finance team members
Develop finance team members
Drive efficiencies in financial systems
Drive improvements in financial systems
Drive efficiencies in reporting processes
Drive improvements in reporting processes
Support business growth initiatives
Support strategic projects
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with senior leadership; Support operational teams
Communication Scope
Stakeholder management; Influence at all levels
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to join our growing hospitality group. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our hotel business and wider hospitality portfolio. The successful candidate will provide strategic financial guidance, ensure robust financial controls, and support the continued growth and profitability of the organisation. This role requires a hands-on professional with substantial experience within the hotel and hospitality sector, capable of working across multiple sites and business units. * Lead and manage the finance function across the hotel and wider hospitality group. * Prepare and present accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports. * Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning processes. * Develop and maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures. * Analyse financial performance, identifying trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. * Support operational teams with commercial decision-making and performance analysis. * Manage statutory reporting requirements and liaise with external auditors, accountants, and regulatory bodies. * Ensure compliance with all relevant financial legislation and accounting standards. * Supervise and develop members of the finance team. * Drive efficiencies and improvements within financial systems and reporting processes. * Work closely with senior leadership to support business growth initiatives, acquisitions, and strategic projects. ## Qualifications Essential Requirements * Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent). * Significant experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance leadership role. * Proven experience within multi-site operations. * Strong understanding of hospitality financial reporting, budgeting, and performance analysis. * Demonstrable experience managing and developing finance teams. * Excellent analytical skills with
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