Financial Controller

Robert Walters UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to lead their financial management team in the hospitality sector. This pivotal role involves budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with regulations, providing strategic oversight that significantly impacts the company's financial health. The successful candidate will enjoy a dynamic work environment that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth. With flexible working options and a commitment to employee development, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful contribution within a supportive and inclusive culture.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous pension contributions

Continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial functions for the business.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Manage payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and month-end close procedures.

Skills

Financial Management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Job description

Robert Walters - Financial Controller - Permanent - Coventry - £60,000-£65,000 per annum

Job title: Financial Controller

Location: Coventry

Salary: £60,000-£65,000

Hours: Full time

Role details

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join their team in the hospitality/hotel industry. This role offers an exciting opportunity to take the helm of financial management, providing strategic oversight and ensuring the company's financial health. The successful candidate will be responsible for budgeting, forecasting, account reconciliation, and profit and loss reporting. The Financial Controller will report directly to senior management, making this a critical role with significant impact on the company's financial performance.

Responsibilities of the Financial Controller

• Lead all accounting and financial functions for the business, including revenue tracking, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Partner with department heads to analyse performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive profitability.
• Manage payroll, accounts receivable/payable, bank reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, local regulations, tax laws, and audit requirements.
• Oversee cash flow management and capital expenditure planning.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Fully qualified accountant
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar role
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Strong leadership and organisational skills

What sets this company apart

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team within an organisation that values hard work, commitment, and innovation. The company prides itself on its inclusive culture that fosters creativity, encourages professional growth, and rewards excellence. They offer flexible working opportunities along with generous pensions contributions. Their commitment to employee development through continuous training opportunities makes them an employer of choice within their industry.

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.