Group Financial Controller - Hotels

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.

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 (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or QBE
• Previous experience in a similar position within the hotel/hospital...