Finance Controller – Hospitality Leader & Strategic Partner

Harri; Swansea; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Meals on Duty

Uniform Provided

Marriott Discount Card

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career Development

Training & Development

Job summary

Marriott in Swansea is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the hotel's finance function, establishing robust controls and delivering strategic financial guidance to support operational and commercial decisions. You will oversee Income Audit, Accounts Payable/Receivable, cash handling and the General Ledger, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and strong internal controls.

As a business partner to the General Manager and senior leadership, you’ll drive budgeting, forecasting and continuous

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Financial Controller or senior finance leader.
• Qualified or progressing towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, budgeting & controls.
• Experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Analytical, problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate clearly.
• Experience with financial systems, reporting tools & hotel ops.
• Excellent organisational skills and multi-priority management.
• Commercial, proactive mindset to drive business performance.
• Hospitality/hotel industry experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hotel's Finance Team, providing direction and development to ensure a high-performing finance function.
• Oversee all financial operations including Income Audit, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Cashiering and General Ledger processes.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity and timely completion of daily, weekly and monthly financial reporting.
• Prepare, review and analyse monthly Profit & Loss statements, balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts.
• Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring compliance with Marriott standards, company policies, statutory requirements and financial governance best practices.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital and credit control processes to support the financial health of the business.
• Partner with department leaders across the hotel to provide financial insights, analysis and recommendations that drive performance and profitability.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, regular forecasting activities and long-term financial planning.
• Identify risks and opportunities through detailed financial analysis and support the development of commercial strategies.
• Ensure all concession, third-party and interfaced revenue streams are accurately reconciled and reported.
• Manage internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance and effective follow-up of audit findings.
• Support the Executive Committee and hotel leadership team by translating financial information into meaningful business insights.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, processes and controls.
• Ensure the hotel achieves and maintains Marriott audit, compliance and performance standards.
• Act as a key business partner to the General Manager and senior leadership team, providing financial guidance and strategic support to achieve business objectives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Stakeholder influence

Finance systems

Hotel finance operations

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Commercial mindset

Hospitality industry exp

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA or equivalent

Job description

Marriott in Swansea is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the hotel's finance function, establishing robust controls and delivering strategic financial guidance to support operational and commercial decisions. You will oversee Income Audit, Accounts Payable/Receivable, cash handling and the General Ledger, ensuring accurate, timely reporting and strong internal controls.

As a business partner to the General Manager and senior leadership, you’ll drive budgeting, forecasting and continuous