Financial Controller

Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make an impact within one of the world's leading hospitality brands? We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead the hotel's finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and strategic financial guidance that supports operational and commercial decision-making.

At Marriott, we believe in creating memorable experiences not only for our guests but also for our associates. We are committed to supporting wellbeing, fostering a culture of belonging, and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.

In addition to a competitive salary and investment in your development, you'll enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

• Free Meals on Duty - Complimentary meals whilst at work.
• Uniform Provided - Professional uniform supplied.
• Explore Discounts - Marriott Discount Card providing hotel stay and food & beverage discounts across more than 140 countries.
• Pension Scheme - Participation in The People's Pension.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential support covering wellbeing, financial guidance and health matters.
• Career Development - Opportunities for progression and mobility across Marriott's global portfolio.
• Training & Development - Access to a variety of learning programmes and professional development opportunities.

• Lead and manage the hotel's Finance Team, providing direction, coaching and development to ensure a high-performing finance function.
• Oversee all financial operations, including Income Audit, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Cashiering and General Ledger processes.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and timely completion of daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting.
• Prepare, review and analyse monthly Profit & Loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts.
• Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring compliance with Marriott standards, company policies, statutory requirements and financial governance best practices.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and credit control processes to support the financial health of the business.
• Partner with department leaders across the hotel to provide financial insights, analysis and recommendations that drive performance and profitability.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, regular forecasting activities and long-term financial planning.
• Identify risks and opportunities through detailed financial analysis and support the development of commercial strategies.
• Ensure all concession, third-party and interfaced revenue streams are accurately reconciled and reported.
• Manage internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance and effective follow-up of audit findings.
• Support the Executive Committee and hotel leadership team by translating financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, processes and controls.
• Ensure the hotel achieves and maintains Marriott audit, compliance and performance standards.
• Act as a key business partner to the General Manager and senior leadership team, providing financial guidance and strategic support to achieve business objectives.

We're looking for a commercially astute finance professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership capability and business partnering skills.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Assistant Director of Finance, Director of Finance, Finance Manager or a similar senior finance leadership role.
• A recognised accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent) or active progression towards qualification.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, budgeting,…