Cluster Assistant Financial Controller

Malmaison Hotel Du Vin Holdings Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a Cluster Assistant Financial Controller to oversee financial operations across its hotels in Newcastle and Belfast. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in conducting income audits, managing financial systems like Procure Wizard, and providing support to hotel heads of departments. Strong financial background in the hospitality industry and excellent communication skills are essential. An exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial health of our hotel cluster awaits you.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining bills

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

Healthcare Cash Plans

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a financial role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of accruals and prepayments and their impact on financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough reviews of daily income audits to ensure accuracy.
• Manage the Procure Wizard system, processing invoices efficiently.
• Support payroll tasks using Fourth, ensuring accuracy in payments.
• Perform regular payment reconciliations to identify discrepancies.
• Provide financial support to hotel Heads of Departments for consistency.

Skills

Financial processes and systems

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Interpersonal skills

Tools

SAP

Procure Wizard

Fourth

Job description

Job Title: Cluster Assistant Financial Controller

Locations: Newcastle & Belfast

Be part of the winning formula. As Cluster Assistant Financial Controller you will control the accounting for all departments within the hotels.

The Cluster Assistant Financial Controller plays a crucial role in supporting the Financial Controllers (FCs) to ensure the financial health and integrity of the hotel cluster. This position is responsible for conducting daily income audits, managing financial systems such as Procure Wizard and Fourth, and providing comprehensive financial support to hotel Heads of Departments (HODs). The role also involves performing payment reconciliations, supporting payroll processes, and assisting with month‑end tasks to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance within the hospitality industry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Job Responsibilities

• Daily Income Audit Review & GM Pack Preparation: Conduct thorough reviews of the daily income audit and General Manager (GM) pack of hotels in the cluster to ensure accuracy and compliance with financial and operational standards.
• Procure Wizard Management: Oversee the Procure Wizard system of the hotel cluster, ensuring all invoices are processed in a timely manner and supplier statements are accurately reviewed and reconciled.
• PM Review: Regularly review PMs and collaborate with Heads of Departments (HODs) in the hotel cluster to ensure they are cleared down efficiently. Liaise with Financial Controller’s on any issues or potential risks.
• Payroll Support: Support the Financial Controller’s with the payroll process using Fourth, ensuring all payroll tasks are completed accurately and on time in the hotel cluster.
• Payment Reconciliations: Perform regular payment reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are promptly reviewed and addressed.
• Cluster/Regional Support: Provide financial support to hotel HODs within the cluster or region, ensuring consistency and accuracy across all properties.
• Month End Support: Support the FCs within the hotel cluster with month end tasks to ensure the timely delivery of the P&L and reconciled balance sheet.
• Holiday Cover: Provide additional cover for the Financial Controller during holidays, ensuring seamless financial operations and continuity at all hotels.
• Ad hoc Financial Support: Assist the Financial Controller’s in the hotel cluster with various ad hoc tasks, providing timely and accurate financial insights and support as needed.

Experience, Skills & Abilities

• Proven experience in a financial role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and systems, including SAP, Procure Wizard and Fourth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail to ensure accuracy in financial records and transactions.
• Understanding of accruals and prepayments and the impact on financial reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Proven track record of collaborating with cross‑functional teams to achieve goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.

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!).
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• 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 and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round.
• 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.