Interim Financial Controller - Hotel Sector

Interim Financial Controller - Hotel Sector

-400500 per day | 3 days per week | 3-month contract (with potential extension)

Liverpool

Are you an experienced Hotel Financial Controller or Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant looking for your next interim assignment? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where you can take ownership of the numbers, mentor developing talent, and make an immediate impact?

We are seeking a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong hotel finance experience to join a 100-bedroom, -8m turnover property in Liverpool. This is a unique opportunity to work with an international management group during an important transition and refurbishment phase.

The Assignment

• Duration: Initial 3 months (potential extension for a further 3-6 months).
• Commitment: 3 days per week onsite in Liverpool (flexible working possible on other days).
• Day rate: -400500 per day (outside IR35 options available).

Key Responsibilities

• Full P&L ownership in partnership with the GM, monthly accounts, variance analysis, and management commentary.
• Lead forecasting and budgeting cycles, partnering with the GM, group finance, and owner.
• Liaise with external accountants to ensure timely, accurate statutory and management reporting.
• Prepare financial reports in line with USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry).
• Ensure strong internal controls across revenue, purchasing, payroll, and stock.
• Track capital expenditure linked to the refurbishment project.
• Mentor and coach the junior onsite finance resource.
• Engage effectively across a matrix reporting structure: direct line to the General Manager, dotted line to group finance, and engagement with the hotel owner.

Candidate Profile

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experienced Hotel Financial Controller / Finance Manager / Finance Business Partner, Management Accountant.
• Strong background managing hotels of c.-4-8m turnover and 50-100 bedrooms.
• Familiar with USALI reporting and departmental P&L management.
• Hands-on, commercially astute, and able to communicate insights clearly to GMs, group finance, and owners.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to deliver results in a transition environment.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with a collaborative approach.

Why Apply?

This assignment offers the chance to:

• Make a visible impact on financial performance during a critical transition.
• Leave a legacy of improved controls and stronger finance capability.
• Gain exposure to USALI, matrix reporting structures, and owner engagement in an international hotel group context.

If you are available at short notice and can commit to three days per week in Liverpool, we would love to hear from you.

To apply please email your CV quoting reference LX (phone number removed)