Financial Controller

Noss on Dart Hotel; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hotel in Dartmouth is seeking a Finance Controller to oversee financial functions. You will lead the finance department with responsibilities including budgeting and compliance. Ideal candidates will be fully qualified or part-qualified accountants with hospitality experience, strong analytical skills, and leadership capabilities. This full-time role includes staff benefits such as meals on duty and additional leave on anniversaries.

Benefits

Meals on duty

Spa deals

Employee Assistance program (TBC)

Additional days leave on anniversary

Employee of the Month

Free staff parking

Mental Health Ambassador

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance role ideally within hospitality or a multi-revenue-stream business.
• Strong analytical skills exceptional attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Confident with financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and support a culture of excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hotel's finance department including budgeting forecasting and month-end processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely production of management accounts.
• Monitor cash flow financial performance and cost control across all operational areas.
• Oversee payroll invoicing purchasing and revenue reporting.
• Work closely with department heads to support commercial decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations policies and internal controls.
• Liaise with external auditors banks and central office.

Skills

Accounting Software

GAAP

QuickBooks

General Ledger Accounting

Accounting

IFRS

Sage

Regulatory Reporting

Workers' Compensation Law

Budgeting

ERP Systems

Financial Management

Education

Fully qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA)

Job description

Our Personality

The knowledgeable individual who shares stories; the guide who knows both the coastal path and the nautical lifestyle

What are we looking for - Confident quietly surprising warm witty respectful.

Our Values

Everything we do ties people closer to each other to nature and to the Dart.

We are proud of our connection to the region producers and traditions. Our people are ambassadors for Dartmouth sharing their knowledge and enthusiasm.

We create experiences that connect people to each other to nature and to the stories of this place. Guests feel part of something larger a living community a heritage that matters a landscape that restores. Its connection that sparks curiosity nurtures relationships and ensures every traveller feels in their element

Our promise

At Noss on Dart everyone is welcomed with warmth enriched by heritage and inspired by the pause between tide and trail.

Here the menus shift with the tide and the hedgerow bringing food and drink that are rooted in place and served with generosity. The crew carry a rare instinct for service quick to notice quicker to connect and always approachable.

Heritage is never hidden away but woven into the experience with stories of shipbuilders sailors and writers alive in the spaces. As a true waypoint the setting opens equally to sea and land past and present.

The spa and surrounding nature move guests from salt to stillness restoring balance inside and out. And throughout partnerships with local producers neighbours and voices ensure the spirit of Dartmouth flows through every stay.

Role Overview

As Finance Controller you will be responsible for overseeing the full financial function of the hotel ensuring accuracy compliance and strategic insight across all departments. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who thrives in a dynamic hospitality environment and is confident managing both day‑to‑day accounts and long‑term financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hotels finance department including budgeting forecasting and month‑end processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure timely production of management accounts.
• Monitor cash flow financial performance and cost control across all operational areas.
• Oversee payroll invoicing purchasing and revenue reporting.
• Work closely with department heads to support commercial decision‑making and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations policies and internal controls.
• Liaise with external auditors banks and central office.

About You

• Fully qualified or part‑qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / ACA) preferred.
• Proven experience in a finance role ideally within hospitality or a multi‑revenue‑stream business.
• Strong analytical skills exceptional attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Confident with financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities with a proactive and solution‑focused approach.
• Able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and support a culture of excellence.

Staff Benefits

• No live in
• Meals on duty
• Spa deals
• Employee Assistance program (TBC)
• Additional days leave on anniversary
• Employee of the Month
• Free staff parking
• Mental Health Ambassador

Key Skills

Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,IFRS,Sage,Regulatory Reporting,Workers' Compensation Law,Budgeting,ERP Systems,Financial Management

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1