Area Financial Controller

at; Österreich; Vor Ort; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Stamford Hotels and Resorts, a premier hotel management company, is seeking an Area Financial Controller responsible for overseeing financial operations across two Adelaide properties. The role requires a seasoned professional with a CA or CPA qualification and a strong background in hotel finance to lead the finance team and ensure financial integrity and compliance.

Leistungen

Highly competitive salary

Generous discretionary annual bonus

Discounted meals and non-alcoholic beverages

Supplied meals during allocated work hours

Employee Assistance Program

Complimentary onsite dry cleaning

Complimentary onsite car parking

Qualifikationen

• A minimum of 10 years’ senior-level experience in hotel finance operations.
• Detail-oriented with strong numerical skills.
• Proven ability to meet strict deadlines.

Aufgaben

• Lead the finance team, managing daily operations and setting revenue targets.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage hotel contracts and review financial reports.

Kenntnisse

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA qualification

Tools

Opera

SunSystems

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

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• Working across both Stamford Plaza Adelaide and Stamford Grand Adelaide

Join and lead the Finance Team as the Area Financial Controller

About Stamford Hotels and Resorts

Stamford Hotels and Resorts, a part of the Stamford Group, manages the Group’s portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in Australia. The hotel portfolio consists of nearly 1800 rooms and over 1000 employees. In addition to the hotels, the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally and is involved in the development of high-end luxury residential units in Australia.

At Stamford Hotels and Resorts, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain, develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. In our pursuit for excellence, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking, challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, respect and integrity among our employees, business partners and the larger community.

About the role

Working closely with the Area General Managers of both Adelaide properties, this role is instrumental in further developing and driving strong financial acumen, upholding governance standards, and expertly balancing the books to meet the expectations of our ownership group.

The position calls for a seasoned and results-driven professional with the ability to lead a team, present financial data with clarity, and provide meaningful analysis and insight. This includes interpreting figures, correlating performance data, and clearly articulating the rationale behind financial outcomes during high-level discussions with Head Office in Singapore and local Heads of Department.

The successful incumbent must be able to engage and satisfy both internal and external stakeholders with confidence, accuracy, and professionalism.

Core requirements of your role

• Lead the team via professional effectiveness including, daily management, training and motivation to obtain high KPIs and achieve implemented set revenue targets and business goals
• Manage and annually review hotel contracts such as vendor leases and service contracts in collaboration with Area Purchasing Manager
• Review to ensure accounting practices, align with front of house guest experience via seamless transaction options and efficient financial dispute resolution
• Promote collaboration via effective and clear communication and coordination with key department heads & continued collaboration with peers across both hotel properties
• Analyse ROI for capital projects and proficiently present to stakeholders for review & approval
• Timely month-end processes, cash flow management
• Oversight of accounts receivable, payable, and payroll
• Reconciliations and year-end financial tasks
• Provide impactful financial models and deliver essential analysis for strategic decisions
• Work with tax and audit advisors for compliance and manage relationships effectively for obligation
• Review monthly financial reports and supporting schedules prepared by respective Accountants
• Ensure that the profits of the organisation are protected through the establishment of effective budgetary controls and expenditure procedures
• Review reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against final totals, and suggests methods of improving the planning process as appropriate
• Perform accurate and timely variance analysis for comparison with budget and monitor actual results against budget commitments
• Monitor and interpret financial performance, make recommendations and develop insights to enhance business performance of the Hotel.
• Review performance against budget and provide recommendations on corrective actions.

About you

To be considered for this role, candidates must be Australian citizens and hold a Chartered Accountant (CA) or CPA qualification, with a minimum of 10 years’ senior-level experience in hotel finance operations.

We are seeking a detail-oriented individual with strong numerical and analytical skills, a proven ability to meet strict deadlines, and a commitment to accuracy and accountability.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Overseeing operational accounting functions
• Leading budgeting and forecasting processes
• Ensuring regulatory and internal compliance
• Conducting financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
• Driving best practice initiatives across the finance function

The ideal candidate will also have hands-on experience with Opera (Hotel Property Management System) and SunSystems accounting software, along with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. A proactive, solutions-focused mindset is essential.

In addition to technical expertise, the role requires a high level of leadership, a strong commitment to staff development, and an appreciation for the importance of customer service excellence within a hospitality environment.

Culture and Benefits

• A highly competitive salary as well as a generous discretionary annual bonus
• Discounted meals and non-alcoholic beverages
• Supplied meals during allocated work hours
• Employee Assistance Program
• Complimentary onsite dry cleaning
• Complimentary onsite car parking

This is a full-time placement, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work.

How to Apply

If you have the experience, we'll give you the opportunity.

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

We thank you in advance for taking the time to apply for our exclusive role, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

No recruitment agencies please.

Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, covered under applicable law.

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Stamford Grand Adelaide is located right on the beach at Glenelg, just a 10-minute drive from Adelaide airport, 20-minutes from Adelaide’s CBD and a short stroll to the vibrant retail precinct of Jetty Road. Recently completing a multi-million dollar, award winning refurbishment in 2016 of its guest rooms and function spaces, Stamford Grand Adelaide remains the premier resort style hotel on Adelaide’s Glenelg Beach. With a purpose-built conference floor (featuring floor to ceiling windows offering spectacular ocean views) catering for up to 750 guests; an award winning restaurant and two bars, Stamford Grand Adelaide is a destination in itself at Glenelg.

Stamford Grand Adelaide is located right on the beach at Glenelg, just a 10-minute drive from Adelaide airport, 20-minutes from Adelaide’s CBD and a short stroll to the vibrant retail precinct of Jetty Road. Recently completing a multi-million dollar, award winning refurbishment in 2016 of its guest rooms and function spaces, Stamford Grand Adelaide remains the premier resort style hotel on Adelaide’s Glenelg Beach. With a purpose-built conference floor (featuring floor to ceiling windows offering spectacular ocean views) catering for up to 750 guests; an award winning restaurant and two bars, Stamford Grand Adelaide is a destination in itself at Glenelg.

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