Financial Controller

Mercure; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Accor hotels

Family & friends discounts

Free on-site parking

Complimentary lunch

Gym access

Anniversary night stay/dining voucher

Dry-cleaning of work attire

Job summary

Mercure Resort on the Gold Coast is seeking a seasoned Finance Leader to partner with the GM and leadership team to drive financial performance across the property. You will lead the financial operations, ensure accurate reporting, and provide clear insights to support strategic decision making.

In this role you will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, payroll, and statutory reporting, while guiding Management Agreements and Owners Corporation matters.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent).
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management.
• High attention to detail, commercial mindset and strategic thinker.
• Experience in a senior finance role within hospitality/hotels or related industry.
• Knowledgeable in accounting standards, compliance obligations, and statutory reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll systems; experience with Purchase Plus, Ready-Workforce, and Sun Systems is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance with GM and leadership team.
• Lead financial operations and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic decision making.
• Collaborate with all departments on finance matters.
• Deliver financial reports for Accor and stakeholders.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning.
• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timeliness.
• Provide financial guidance on Management Agreements, Owners Corporation matters, and HMA obligations.
• Share insights with the leadership team to boost profitability and performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Emotional intelligence

Hospitality finance experience

Compliance & reporting

Education

CA/CPA or equivalent professional qualification

Accounting/Finance/Commerce degree

Tools

Purchase Plus

Ready-Workforce

Sun Systems

Job description

Mercure Resortislocatedbetweenthe lush Hinterlandand beautiful beachesof the Gold Coast.Featuring292 rooms,tropical gardens, sparkling pools, and a wellness philosophyto slow down, stay well and discover local.Set across low-rise buildings with open-air corridors, the resort offers a sense of space and connection to nature rarely found among Gold Coast resorts.

When you join our team, you join a culture of belonging, where your personality is valued. Every action you take can have a positive and memorable impact on the experience of our guests and team, contributing to pioneering the art of responsible hospitality.

What you'll be doing:

• Work together with the GM and leadership team to drive financial performance
• Lead the property's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting
• Provide clear financialinsights to support strategic decision making
• Cooperate with all departments, offering support on finance matters
• Deliver financial reports for Accor and key stakeholders
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning with confidence and precision
• Oversee payroll operations, ensuring everything is accurate, compliant, and on time
• Provide financial guidance on Management Agreements, Owners Corporation matters, and HMA obligations
• Share insights with the leadership team to boost profitability and performance

What you'll bring to the role:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Professional accounting qualificationCA, CPA or equivalent
• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related discipline
• High attention to detail, commercial mindset & strategic thinker
• Emotional intelligence and ability to stay calm under pressure
• Demonstrated successin a senior finance role within hospitality, hotels or a related industry
• Knowledgeable inaccounting standards, compliance obligations, and statutory reporting
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll systems; experience with Purchase Plus, Ready-Workforce, and Sun Systems is highly regarded

What is in it for you?

• Join a beautiful resort nestled beside a golf course, near the Gold Coast hinterland, with a welcoming culture.
• Generous Discounts on accommodation and dining across Accor Hotels globally
• Family & Friends Discounts on accommodation, services and events
• Free on-site car parking
• Complimentary lunch each day, produced by our resort chefs
• Access to on-site gym facilities
• Complimentary resort night stay or dining voucher on your annual anniversary
• Complimentary dry-cleaning of work-attire
• Represent a resort centered around wellbeing, local connection and authenticity

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and believe all candidates and employees should feel welcome being their authentic self at work. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please feel welcome to let us know.