Financial Controller

Financial Controller

***Luxury hotel in Mayfair***Incredible BenefitsWe are currently seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the Finance Department at our luxury hotel. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially astute finance professional to take full ownership of financial operations in a five-star hospitality setting, ensuring compliance, profitability, and the ongoing success of our hotel.Location: The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, LondonEmployment type: Full-timeSalary: CompetitiveRed Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA''s Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City and Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel part of Red Carnation Hotels is a four star boutique hotel based in the heart of exclusive Mayfair. Some of its features include 107 bedrooms as well as 7 different events spaces, a Butlers Restaurant, a Terrace Bar and a Conservatory where we offer our guests a welcoming, friendly atmosphere and exquisite food and drink.Key Responsibilities as a Financial Controller:Oversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and audit compliance.Produce accurate monthly financial statements, including profit and loss and balance sheet.Monitor financial performance and provide detailed analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and industry best practices.Review departmental spending, cost control measures, and identify savings opportunities.Support the General Manager and senior leadership team with financial insights and business planning.What we are looking for:Essential: Previous experience as a Financial Controller in a hotel environment.Excellent communication skills.Relevant financial qualifications.Working knowledge of financial software programmes.Confident and positive attitude.Attention to detail and outstanding organisational skills.Experience producing and interpreting reports.Desirable but not essential: Opera Cloud knowledge.Experience of taking accounts from trial balance to management accounts.What''s in it for you?Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidaysExcellent service charge added to your salary every monthProfessional, award-winning learning and development opportunities from day oneFantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600Enhanced paid maternity leave and paternity leave50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels FandB outletsDiscounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwideTwo paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our communityAccess to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employeesVibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter)Social and team-building events per hotelGlobal Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teamsFree meals on dutyRed Carnation Hotels

is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the Right to ..... full job details .....