Finance Controller

Athwal Resourcing Ltd; Camberley; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Finance Controller to lead financial operations in a growing hotel group. This pivotal role involves managing daily accounting, producing insightful financial reports, and partnering with senior leadership to drive performance. With a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, this opportunity offers genuine career progression in a fast-paced environment. If you are a proactive finance professional with strong technical skills and a passion for the hospitality sector, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

32 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Discounted hotel stays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in finance management within operational settings.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and hands-on business partnering.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting activities and oversee the Accounts Assistant.
• Produce monthly management accounts and lead supplier payment runs.
• Act as a financial advisor to the General Manager and Heads of Department.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Financial Reporting

Cashflow Management

Excel Proficiency

Business Partnering

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA Qualified

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Tools

Xero

Hotel Management Systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance Controller looking for your next challenge?

Whether you are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or a highly experienced finance professional (QBE), this could be an opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a growing entrepreneurial, multi-site hotel group.

Following the acquisition of a new hotel complex near Camberley, the hotel group is seeking a hands-on, commercially minded Finance Controller to take ownership of the hotel's finances and partner with senior leadership to drive financial performance.

This pivotal Finance Controller role reports directly to the Head of Group Finance and works closely with the General Manager, Heads of Department, and operational teams, taking full responsibility for financial management and contributing to business strategy. You will have the opportunity to lead, influence, and improve financial processes with autonomy and visibility at the site level.

As Finance Controller

• Hands-On Financial Operations: Manage daily accounting activities, bank reconciliations, and transactional finance. Oversee the work of the Accounts Assistant and support daily finance administration.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Produce monthly management accounts with variance analysis and insightful commentary. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Lead weekly supplier payment runs and manage accounts payable processes for the hotels.
• Cashflow Management and Planning: Maintain weekly and long-term cashflow forecasts. Work closely with the Head of Group Finance to monitor cashflow performance and working capital across two legal entities.
• Business Partnering: Act as a trusted financial advisor to the hotel’s General Manager and Heads of Department. Support operational decisions through detailed financial analysis and cost management insight. Play a critical role in financial planning for the hotel.
• Process Improvement and Systems Development: Review and improve processes and embed internal financial controls.
• Statutory Compliance and Audit Management: Act as a key liaison with external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring smooth audit processes and accurate reporting. Manage year-end financial reporting and statutory compliance requirements across two legal entities. Submit quarterly VAT returns.

Ideally, you will be

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified, or Qualified by Experience (QBE) with extensive, proven finance management experience in operational settings;
• Strong technical accounting knowledge;
• Hands-on business partnering experience, ideally within hospitality, hotels, or leisure sectors;
• Proficient Excel skills; experience with Xero and hotel management systems would be advantageous;
• Confidence working with and influencing operational leadership;
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, growing business environment.

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary of GBP50,000 - GBP60,000 plus benefits.
• Hybrid working pattern (a blend of office and remote working).
• 32 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Pension contributions.
• Discounted stays at prestigious hotels and exclusive venues.
• Genuine career progression opportunities as the group expands further.

This is a hybrid role covering two locations: Surrey and Bracknell, with occasional site travel required. Ideal for candidates based in Surrey, Berkshire, or nearby.

Apply Now:

Submit your CV today and be part of an ambitious business on an exciting journey. If you thrive in a fast-paced, operational environment, we would love to hear from you!