Financial Controller

Kerry Robert Associates; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Kerry Robert Associates is partnering with a well-established hotel group to recruit a Cluster Financial Controller in the Belfast area. The role leads financial operations at multiple hotels, reporting to General Managers and the regional finance team.

A commercially minded finance professional will ensure accurate reporting and strong controls. Key duties include budgeting, forecasting, KPI analysis, and P&L/balance sheet reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel finance leadership roles (Controller/Finance Manager/Assistant FC).
• Minimum 2 years in a hotel finance department.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hotels' financial performance and drive commercial outcomes.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly management reports.
• Monitor, analyse and report on key business KPIs.
• Conduct monthly P&L and balance sheet reviews.
• Collaborate with hotel teams, providing financial guidance.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Skills

Hotel finance experience

Financial analysis

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Self-motivation

Tools

Hotel PMS systems

EPOS systems

Job description

Kerry Robert Associates is delighted to be working in partnership with well established hotel group in the search for an experienced Cluster Financial Controller, based in the Belfast area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded hospitality finance professional looking to take the next step in their career.

As a Cluster Financial Controller, you will be working closely with the General Managers at each property and the regional finance team, as well as taking ownership of the hotels' financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and commercial performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review the hotels financial performance, driving the business commercially
• Preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and monthly management reports
• Monitor, analyse, and report on key business KPIs
• Conduct monthly P&L and balance sheet reviews
• Work closely with and support all hotel departments, providing financial guidance and support
• Ensure compliance with company and financial procedures
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Assistant Financial Controller
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a hotel finance department (essential)
• Strong understanding of hotel finance operations and commercial drivers
• Self-accounting experience (desirable)
• Confident working with hotel PMS and EPOS systems
• Adaptable to new technologies
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Salary between £60,000 - £65,000 plus bonus and great hotel company benefits
• Location: Belfast (Northern Ireland) - onsite

(*) You must have the right to work within the UK