Cluster Hotel Financial Controller

Cluster Hotel Financial Controller

Hybrid Role - Hertfordshire & Hotel Properties

Salary: up to £65,000, dependent on experience

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cluster Hotel Financial Controller to oversee the finance operations of a couple of UK hotel properties
.

This is a hands‑on, self‑accounting role requiring regular travel between a central office location South Hertfordshire
, and the Hotel sites. You will provide strong financial leadership, ensure consistent financial control across both properties, and manage on‑site finance teams while working closely with hotel General Managers and senior stakeholders.

• Full responsibility for self‑accounting across the properties
• Preparation and delivery of monthly management accounts for each site and consolidated reporting
• Ownership of month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Cash flow forecasting, monitoring and management across both hotels
• Budget preparation, re‑forecasting and financial planning
• Balance sheet reconciliations and control
• Oversight of payroll processes and on‑site finance teams
• VAT returns and statutory compliance
• Liaison with external auditors, accountants, banks and advisors
• Provide commercial insight and financial support to General Managers and operational teams
• Ensure consistent financial policies, procedures and controls across both properties
• Develop, lead and mentor on‑site finance teams
• Regular on‑site presence at both hotels to support operations and drive best practice

• Proven hotel finance experience in a Cluster Financial Controller role
• Demonstrable self‑accounting experience within a hotel environment
• Strong technical knowledge of month‑end, year‑end and statutory reporting
• Excellent cash flow management and forecasting skills
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to challenge and influence operational leaders
• Experience managing and developing on‑site finance teams
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between office and hotel locations
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Fully or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
• Experience working in owner-managed, private or group hotel environments
• Familiarity with hotel finance systems and PMS platforms

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a cluster hotel finance function
, working closely with senior operational teams while maintaining a strong hands‑on presence. Ideal for a commercially focused hotel finance professional who enjoys autonomy, visibility and influence.