Cost Controller

Accor Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Cost Controller to join their dynamic team. This role involves monitoring costs and budgets, conducting financial analyses, and managing procurement processes within a vibrant hospitality environment. As part of a forward-thinking company, you will train staff on essential software, optimize pricing strategies, and build vendor relationships to ensure compliance and efficiency. Join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and a commitment to excellence while enjoying a range of exciting perks and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holidays

Health cash plan

Retail & hospitality perks

Experience stay and meal

Free meals during shifts

Extra time off for volunteering

Cycle to work scheme

Learning opportunities

Excellent discounts across brands

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a similar role within hospitality.
• Expertise in cost accounting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor costs, variances, and budgets; recommend savings.
• Conduct P&L analysis and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Financial Analysis

Procurement Processes

Negotiation Skills

Excel Proficiency

POS Systems

Adaco System

Education

Experience in Hospitality

Tools

Adaco

Excel

Hotel Management Software

Job description

Company Description

Hyde London City marks the rebirth of a London icon. This lavish seven-storey, 111-room property at 15 Old Bailey draws upon a rich and storied past to create a luxurious, bespoke hideaway in the heart of the city. Hyde London City will be a destination unto itself, hosting unmatched experiences for locals and ultimately the discerning global traveller.

Hyde is embracing an evolved brand identity that is all about a festival vibe with music at its core. Hyde perfectly balances an elevated bohemian-chic aesthetic with a youthful, laidback ambience. The spaces are defined by vibrant colours and are designed to encourage serendipitous connections and new discoveries around every corner. Hyde is all about the freedom and personal discovery that comes with great music, time with friends and connecting with something bigger.

Leydi is our Modern Turkish restaurant bringing the all-day food culture of Istanbul to London from breakfast until late with expertly-prepared mangal meat & fish, heritage grain wood-fired breads, low intervention wines and a sophisticated and fun ambience.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Finance, we’re on the lookout for a skilled Cost Controller with strong purchasing software experience to join our team.

What you’ll do…

• Monitor costs, variances, and budgets; recommend savings and corrective actions.
• Conduct P&L analysis, optimise pricing strategies, and prepare financial reports.
• Manage procurement within budgets, maintain Adaco data, and ensure accurate purchasing workflows.
• Train staff on Adaco use, troubleshoot issues, and review reports for accuracy.
• Perform regular stocktakes, maintain inventory in Adaco, and adjust purchasing based on consumption patterns.
• Resolve discrepancies and ensure goods match orders.
• Build vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, monitor performance, and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and internal controls; support audits and enforce fraud prevention.
• Collaborate on cost-effective menu planning, update recipe costs, and adjust pricing for profitability.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• 1–2 years of experience in a similar role within hospitality.
• Expertise in cost accounting, financial analysis, and procurement processes.
• Proficiency in Excel, POS systems, and hotel management software; experience with Adaco system desirable.
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of purchase orders, receiving, and storage management.
• Your humble and open to ideas. We leave our egos at the door and help get it done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of something bigger and have fun along the way.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you…

• Up to 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
• A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
• Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
• Enjoy an experience stay at Hyde and a meal for two after your discovery period.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
• Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
• Cycle to work scheme
• The chance to make your mark in a fast-growing Brand
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work
• Excellent discounts across the entire Accor and Ennismore family of brands.

Hyde is an equal opportunity employer. We endeavor to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability, work quality, suitability, experience, and potential.