Group Financial Controller – Hotels

# Group Financial Controller – HotelsAccounting / Finance,Financial ControllerSeptember 28, 2026Permanent### Job Description* Permanent* London* Posted 17 hours ago* £60,000 – £70,000 per annumWebsite**CV-Library**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 groupRequirements* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or QBE* Previous experience in a similar position within the hotel/hospitality sector* Strong technical knowledge of statutory accounts, month-end close and payroll* Proven experience managing budgeting and forecasting cycles* Confident communicator, comfortable business partnering with non-finance stakeholders* Strong Excel and finance systems skills
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