Cluster Financial Controller Dual Site

JW Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK hotel management company is seeking an experienced Cluster Hotel Financial Controller in Preston. This leadership role involves managing the finance function for two prestigious hotels, focusing on P&L management, payroll, and compliance. Ideal candidates have a background in hotel self-accounting and live locally, with strong skills in financial reporting and auditing. Competitive annual salary of around £60,000 and excellent benefits offered.

Benefits

50% discount on Food and Beverage

50% off at any managed property

Employee Well-being Assistance Programme

Additional 5 days holiday per annum

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hotel self-accounting (single or multi-property).
• Strong track record in month-end reporting and audit delivery.
• Ideally live locally in the Preston or Blackpool area with your own transport.

Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for P&L management across the hotel portfolio.
• Managing end-to-end payroll for all employees.
• Delivering month-end and year-end accounts.
• Preparing and coordinating the annual audit process.
• Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Hotel self-accounting experience

Month-end reporting

Auditing skills

Commercial mindset

Flexibility to travel

Job description

Role: Cluster Hotel Financial Controller

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Salary: Annual salary around £60,000 per year with excellent company benefits including:

• Food and Beverage = 50% discount off bill
• Stay Over= 50% off the best available rate at any managed property
• Employee Well being Assistance Programme
• Additional 5 days holiday per annum on top of statutory from day 1 (25 days + 8 bank holidays)

Shape the numbers. Drive the strategy. Be the heartbeat of the hotels.

This forward thinking and progressive hotel company are recruiting for an experienced Cluster Financial Controller to take full ownership of the finance function for 2 hotels located in the heart of Lancashire.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll partner closely with the General Managers and ownership, playing a key part in both daily operations and long-term commercial strategy.

If you're someone who thrives on accuracy, enjoys turning numbers into actionable insights, and takes pride in keeping processes watertight, this could be the move you've been waiting for.

What You'll Be Doing

• Full responsibility for P&L management across the hotel portfolio
• Managing end-to-end payroll for all employees
• Delivering month-end and year-end accounts with precision
• Preparing and coordinating the annual audit process
• Maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance at every step

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in hotel self-accounting (single or multi-property)
• Strong track record in month-end reporting and audit delivery
• A commercial mindset - you go beyond the numbers to influence performance
• Flexibility to travel to support other site
• Ideally live locally in either the Preston or Blackpool area with your own transport

Why Join Us?

• Work at the heart of 2 prestigious 4-star hotels with a supportive leadership team
• Enjoy the scope to make a tangible impact on both financial performance and guest experience
• Be part of a team that values excellence, accountability, and collaboration

Please note: You must have the right to live and work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role