Cluster Financial Controller

Kerry Robert Associates Ltd.; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Robert Associates is partnering with a well established hotel group to recruit a Cluster Financial Controller in the Belfast area. You will lead financial operations across multiple properties, work with General Managers and regional finance to ensure accurate reporting and strong controls.

The role focuses on budgeting, forecasting, KPIs, P&L and balance sheet reviews, with close collaboration across hotel departments and a clear path to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in hotel finance or hospitality accounting.
• Experience as Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Assistant Financial Controller.
• Strong understanding of hotel finance operations and commercial drivers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review the hotels' financial performance and reporting.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts and management reports.
• Monitor KPIs and conduct monthly P&L and balance sheet reviews.
• Collaborate with hotel departments to provide financial guidance.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Adaptable to new technologies

Tools

Hotel PMS

EPOS systems

Job description

Job Description

Kerry Robert Associates is delighted to be working in partnership with well established hotel group in the search for an experienced Cluster Financial Controller, based in the Belfast area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded hospitality finance professional looking to take the next step in their career.

As a Cluster Financial Controller, you will be working closely with the General Managers at each property and the regional finance team, as well as taking ownership of the hotels’ financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and commercial performance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and review the hotels financial performance
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and management reports
• Monitor, analyse, and report on key business KPIs
• Conduct monthly P&L and balance sheet reviews
• Work closely with and support all hotel departments, providing financial guidance and support
• Ensure compliance with company and financial procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Assistant Financial Controller
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a hotel finance department (essential)
• Strong understanding of hotel finance operations and commercial drivers
• Self-accounting experience (desirable)
• Confident working with hotel PMS and EPOS systems
• Adaptable to new technologies
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Benefits

• Salary between £60,000 - £65,000 plus bonus and great hotel company benefits
• Location: Belfast (Northern Ireland) - onsite

(*) You must have the right to work within the UK