Finance Assistant (Cost Controller) - Trump Turnberry - Finance

Trump Turnberry Golf and Spa; Girvan; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Scotland is seeking a Finance Assistant to analyze Food & Beverage costs and ensure optimal purchasing practices. The role requires a degree, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Benefits include discounted room rates and access to resort facilities.

Benefits

Discounted room rates

Meals on duty

Access to resort facilities

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Qualified to degree level.
• Self-motivated and able to manage own workload.
• Able to communicate and challenge effectively across all levels of the business.
• Organized and methodical.
• Intermediate user of a spreadsheet package.
• Previous experience with Micros is preferred.
• Experience in a Purchasing or Cost Control function is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the Food & Beverage Costs across multiple outlets.
• Review and report menu engineering and pricing.
• Conduct stock takes for Food, Beverage and Retail.
• Maintain pricing and content of the POS systems.
• Audit operations on delivery of service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Degree qualification

Tools

Micros

Job description

POSITION PURPOSE

To monitor and challenge all costs and purchasing across the resort ensuring key performance indicators are met and profits are maximized. Assisting the wider Finance function as and when required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Analyze the Food & Beverage Costs across multiple outlets
• Review and report menu engineering and pricing
• Stock takes as required for Food, Beverage and Retail
• Maintain pricing and content of the POS systems
• Maintain the integrity of the Purchasing system by updating supplier pricing, reviewing open purchase requests and orders and also reporting and escalating ageing items
• Audit operations on delivery of service - spot check dishes, monitor buffet costs and wastage.
• Develop and review par stocks and ensure adherence to policies and procedures
• Provide cover for the Finance Assistant positions - Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Income Audit
• Ad hoc Finance duties as and when required

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION

• Qualified to degree level
• Self-motivated and able to manage own workload
• Able to communicate and challenge effectively across all levels of the business
• Organized and methodical
• Intermediate user of a spreadsheet package
• Previous experience with Micros is preferred
• Experience in a Purchasing or Cost Control function is preferred (Full training will be given)

BENEFITS

• Turnberry Friends & Family Rooms Programme - discounted room rates at Trump Turnberry, available to you and your family.
• Access to a meal on duty in the staff canteen.
• Discounts available at the Food & Beverage outlets and the Golf Professional Shop.
• Resort Facilities – use of the Spa, Gym and Golf facilities, including a Staff Golf Club (subject to some restrictions).
• Trump Hotels Associate and Friends & Family Rates - discounted room rates at all Trump Properties.
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering a range of Employee Assistance Help Lines.
• Ongoing training and development