Financial Controller

Sector:Hotels
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£60,000 per annum
Town/City:Hounslow
County:Greater London
Job ref:630 S06
Post Date:24. 04. 2025
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About the Role

Harper May is working with a well-established and expanding hotel group that is seeking a commercially focused Financial Controller to lead its finance operations. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality guest experiences and continued investment across its portfolio, the business is looking for a finance leader to support performance and growth at group level.

Role Overview:
The Financial Controller will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, and control across the group. Working closely with the senior leadership team, you will provide insight into financial performance, maintain strong governance, and help drive commercial decision-making across hotel operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and deliver monthly management accounts including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting

  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across hotel sites

  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to senior stakeholders and support strategic planning

  • Oversee finance operations including transactional processes, reconciliations, and ledger management

  • Maintain robust internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements

  • Liaise with external auditors and manage the year-end audit process

  • Support property-level finance teams and deliver consolidated group reporting

  • Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and lead system and process enhancements

  • Provide commercial insights to operational managers to support cost control and profitability

Key Requirements:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

  • Previous experience in a Financial Controller role within the hotel or hospitality sector

  • Strong knowledge of financial controls, reporting standards, and multi-site operations

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to influence operational teams

  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with hotel accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Opera, Sun)

  • Hands-on, proactive approach and comfortable managing a broad finance remit in a dynamic environment

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