Finance Controller

Page Personnel; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the West Midlands is hiring a Finance Controller to oversee the hotel finance function. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting while leading a small team. The role offers autonomy, strategic input, and requires strong leadership and commercial skills. Apply now to be part of a respected hospitality group with a focus on community and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

On-site benefits

Team perks

Autonomy in role

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience in a similar standalone finance role in hospitality, leisure or similar.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.
• High attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Act as the hotel's financial conscience, advising and challenging senior stakeholders.
• Manage the finance function, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes.
• Analyse performance trends and guide commercial decisions.
• Supervise and develop finance team members.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Experience in standalone finance role in hospitality

Commercial mindset

Strong business partnering skills

Ability to translate financials to non-finance stakeholders

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Professional accounting qualification

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• Finance leadership role with full control over hotel finances
• Strategic, commercial, and hands-on - no two days the same

About Our Client

A leading hospitality group with two iconic UK hotels, this business blends tradition with modern service standards. The West Midlands-based property is more than just a hotel - it's a central part of the community, and every team member contributes to a welcoming atmosphere and high guest satisfaction.

Job Description

• Act as the hotel's financial conscience, advising and challenging senior stakeholders
• Manage the finance function, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes
• Analyse performance trends and guide commercial decisions
• Oversee credit control and cashflow management
• Liaise with operations to support departments in meeting targets
• Support and lead internal/external audits
• Supervise and develop finance team members
• Ensure robust internal controls and risk reduction
• Drive system improvements and support IT solution integration

The Successful Applicant

• A professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience
• Experience in a similar standalone finance role within hospitality, leisure or similar
• A commercial mindset and strong business partnering skills
• Ability to translate financials to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and develop a small team
• Excellent knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and month-end processes
• High attention to detail and a proactive attitude to continuous improvement
• Confidence to work closely with owners and General Managers

What's on Offer

• Full control of hotel finance function with strategic input
• Varied and commercial remit in a respected hospitality group
• On-site benefits and team perks
• A role with visibility, autonomy, and room to grow

If you are ready to make an impact as a Finance Controller in the leisure, travel, and tourism industry, apply today to join this exciting opportunity in the West Midlands!