Assistant Corporate Financial Controller

Malmaison; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in London seeks an Assistant Corporate Financial Controller. This role involves managing key financial operations, reporting standards, and leading a finance team on a hybrid basis. The ideal applicant will have significant experience in finance and exceptional accounting skills, along with a strong understanding of IFRS.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rates

35% off dining

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Wellness & National Campaign Days

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience in a senior finance role.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Preferred exposure in a listed company or complex business structure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee periodic reporting and transactional processing.
• Drive consistency across the CFO department and produce high-quality reports.
• Establish relationships with key stakeholders and motivate finance teams.

Skills

Technical accounting skills (IFRS)

Strong Excel skills

People management skills

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management skills

ERP systems experience (SAP, Cognos)

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial systems

Job description

Role: Assistant Corporate Financial Controller - Malmaison & Hotel du Vin

Salary: Competitive Salary & Benefits

Location: Office Based (Cromwell Road, London), Hybrid working – 3 days in the office, 2 days from home 12 Month FTC

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Central finance team as Assistant Corporate Financial Controller on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract basis. You will manage and oversee key aspects of periodic reporting, transactional processing, external and internal audit, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and overheads for Malmaison & Hotel du Vin central head office function.

The successful candidate will establish strong relationships with key stakeholders in the stakeholders, drive consistency and high-quality standards across the CFO department, and possess excellent technical accounting skills (IFRS), strong systems experience, and good Excel skills.

This role offers the opportunity to step into a Financial Controller position, deputising for the Corporate Financial Controller, and is ideal for a passionate financial professional with a track record of leading people and driving business performance through effective financial management.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Accountant with at demonstrable post-qualification experience in a senior finance role, preferably within the hotels, hospitality or retail (multi-site) industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• Preferred exposure in a listed company or complex business structure.
• Hunger and curious to learn about the wider hospitality business and what is happening at hotel level.
• Excellent people management skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team of finance professionals.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality financial reporting and analysis and driving business performance through effective financial management.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with senior management and other stakeholders.
• Strong team player who can demonstrate an ability to take ownership of work streams and able to work independently.
• Sleeves rolled up approach. Happy in the detail whilst understanding the bigger picture.
• Experience with financial systems and software, preferably with experience in ERP systems such as SAP and Cognos.
• Demonstrable experience of process improvements across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of building high-performing teams and of acting as a credible, trusted business advisor.
• Exceptional presentation skills.
• High level of competency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc) and other relevant software.
• A rigorous and methodical approach with an eye for detail.
  
  

Benefits

About You

In Addition To Competitive Rates Of Pay We Offer

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family
  
  

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace
  
  

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.