Assistant Financial Controller

Aimbridge Hospitality; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to enhance financial operations. You will prepare monthly management accounts, manage sales ledgers, and support budgeting processes. Candidates should possess strong financial analysis skills and excellent communication abilities, with a degree in finance being beneficial. This role emphasizes team leadership and requires a proactive approach to fostering financial success within the hotel environment.

Benefits

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Subsidised meals on duty

Paid breaks

Financial contribution towards childcare

Annual wellbeing allowance

Minimum of 33 days holiday

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Wagestream access

24/7 employee assistance programme

Company sick pay

Annual salary reviews

Recognition rewards

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial analysis and ability to prepare detailed financial reports.
• Excellent communication skills for reporting to stakeholders.
• Leadership skills to manage a team of financial professionals.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and manage sales ledgers.
• Support hotel forecasting and budget processes.
• Monitor bank transactions and attend relevant meetings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Leadership and management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world. We work with big brands such as Hilton, Accor, Marriot and IHG as well as small independent hotels and everything in between.

Aloft Hotels are designed for global travellers who love open spaces, open thinking and open expression. This is a place where travel creates possibilities, where style is necessary, connectivity keeps up with you, social scenes are vibrant, and the only direction is forward. This is Aloft Hotels.

The Eastside Rooms is a unique environment that combines the innovation of the future with Birmingham’s iconic heritage. Think stylish with a touch of cool. Professional with a touch of fun. We’re all about creating exceptional experiences. Couple attention to detail with a distinctive attitude for creating spectacular memories and you have the perfect combination of skills to enhance any occasion. Traditional, yet contemporary. This is The Eastside Rooms.

What is in it for you?

We want our team to have a work life balance that works both for them and the business. Please feel free to talk to us at the interview stage about the flexibility you need and we will explore what’s possible for the role.

As part of the Eastside team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include:

• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Subsidised meals on duty
• Paid breaks
• Financial contribution towards childcare from day 1 of employment
• Annual wellbeing allowance of up to £500
• A minimum of 33 days holiday (Pro rata for part time)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Holiday purchase scheme and Cycle to work scheme.
• Wagestream – stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Company sick pay - giving you piece of mind when you need it the most
• Annual reviews for salary and employee benefits
• Boomerang - Aimbridge internal sales lead program, the lead sender can earn 5% un-capped commission on actualized revenues
• A genuine commitment to your personal and professional growth through our excellent Learning & Development offerings
• Regular recognition of your contribution, including team appreciation days and events, quarterly and annual awards and on-the-spot rewards via our online recognition platform

A day in the life of…

As an Assistant Financial Controller you will prepare monthly management accounts, manage sales ledgers, participate in the hotel forecasting process and hotel budget processes, supporting the forecast of payroll and expenses as well as reviewing and challenging the revenue forecast as appropriate. You will monitor bank transactions as well as attend meetings as required.

What do we need from you?

• A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field would be beneficial however not essential.
• A strong understanding of financial analysis, including the ability to analyse financial data and prepare detailed financial reports. Making you able to identify trends, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly and effectively communicate financial information to internal and external stakeholders. Whilst also able to collaborate with other departments and provide guidance to staff members.
• You will have strong leadership and management skills, able to lead a team of financial professionals, set financial goals and objectives, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and accounting standards. You’ll also be comfortable with providing strategic financial guidance to the leadership team and the wider head of departments.
• Proficiency inMicrosoft Excel and other financial systems, with the ability to create, analyse, and present data effectively to support decision‑making and reporting.
• A proactive and analytical mindset, with a genuine interest in improving processes and supporting the hotel’s operational success.
• Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

A Basic Disclosure Check will be requested as part of onboarding process.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.