Assistant Financial Controller – Luxury Hotel Finance Leader

The Kensington; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge on top of base salary

Holiday allowance up to 25 days

Free meals on duty

Hotel discounts and staff rates

Pension / Life Insurance

Uniform and dry cleaning

Volunteer day

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Doyle Collection’s The Kensington is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to join the finance team in London. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead the Accounts team, ensure robust financial controls, and provide insightful reporting to drive hotel performance.

You will manage month-end processes, budgets, forecasts, payroll, and audits, collaborating with department heads to support business decisions in a luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Finance Manager, Assistant Financial Controller, or similar hotel finance role.
• Hospitality experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of management accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls.
• Experience producing financial reports and analysing business performance.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with hotel finance systems.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all departments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of Finance with the day-to-day management of the finance function.
• Producing accurate weekly and monthly financial reports, forecasts, and performance analysis.
• Assisting with the preparation and management of annual budgets and profitability targets.
• Overseeing month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Managing payroll processes and ensuring labour costs are accurately controlled.
• Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Monitoring revenue, expenditure, cash flow, and credit control procedures.
• Supporting audits and ensuring the integrity of financial systems and data.
• Preparing journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and reviewing financial transactions.
• Building strong relationships with department leaders to provide financial guidance and support decision-making.
• Leading, coaching, and developing the Accounts team to achieve high levels of performance and engagement.

Skills

Management accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial controls

Excel skills

Hotel finance systems

Leadership

Tools

Excel

Hotel finance software

Job description

The Doyle Collection’s The Kensington is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to join the finance team in London. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will lead the Accounts team, ensure robust financial controls, and provide insightful reporting to drive hotel performance.

You will manage month-end processes, budgets, forecasts, payroll, and audits, collaborating with department heads to support business decisions in a luxury hospitality environment.