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/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