Assistant Financial Controller

Interstate Hotels & Resorts, Inc.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel management company in Birmingham is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to prepare monthly management accounts and manage sales ledgers. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance and strong analytical and communication skills. This role offers extensive benefits, including hotel discounts and a commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Hotel discounts portfolio-wide

Subsidised meals on duty

Annual wellbeing allowance

33 days holiday

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial data analysis.
• Ability to present financial information clearly.
• Experience in leading financial teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Manage sales ledgers and monitor bank transactions.
• Collaborate with departments for financial accuracy.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Excel

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Job description

As an Assistant Financial Controller you will prepare monthly management accounts, manage sales ledgers, participate in the hotel forecasting and budgeting processes, support the forecast of payroll and expenses, and review and challenge the revenue forecast as appropriate. You will monitor bank transactions, attend meetings as required, and collaborate with other departments to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, with the ability to analyse data, prepare detailed reports, and identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present financial information clearly to internal and external stakeholders and collaborate with team members.
• Leadership and management experience, able to lead a financial team, set goals, and provide strategic guidance to senior leaders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial systems, with the ability to create, analyse and present data effectively.
• Proactive, analytical mindset and a genuine interest in improving processes to support operational success.
• Passion for delivering an exceptional guest experience and living our brand standards.
• Basic Disclosure Check will be requested as part of the onboarding process.

Benefits

• 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 one 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 – up to 40% of pay as it is earned with automatic saving options.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.
• Company sick pay.
• Annual reviews for salary and employee benefits.
• Boomerang – Aimbridge internal sales lead programme offering 5% uncapped commission on actualised revenue.
• Commitment to personal and professional growth through learning & development.
• Regular recognition of contributions, including team appreciation days, quarterly and annual awards.

We want our team to achieve a work‑life balance that works for both them and the business. Please talk to us at the interview stage about the flexibility you need and we will explore possibilities for the role.

Aloft Birmingham & Eastside Rooms Conference Centre 4 Woodcock Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B7 4BL

About Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA

A division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts worldwide. We collaborate with major hotel chains such as Hilton, Accor, Marriott and IHG, as well as independent properties. At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business and we are committed to offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’.