Financial Controller

Oetker Collection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in London is looking for a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in luxury hotel finance, budgeting, and compliance. This role involves managing reports and audits, developing the finance team, and engaging with stakeholders. The position offers a competitive salary and exceptional career growth opportunities within the hotel industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Private Medical Insurance

Internal promotion opportunities

Discounted treatments and dining

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Strong background in luxury hotel finance, expertise in credit control and income audit.
• Confident in engaging with owners and external partners.
• Highly organised in coordinating finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audits.
• Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support development of the Finance team.

Skills

Luxury hotel finance expertise

Budgeting and forecasting

Financial compliance knowledge

P&L analysis

Strong communication skills

Leadership and team development

Job description

INFORMATION

Oetker Hotels are true masterpieces located in the world's most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.

The collection includes Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, The Lanesborough in London, L'Apogée Courchevel, Eden Rock-St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Hotel La Palma in Capri, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, and more than 150 private villas around the globe. In 2027, a new masterpiece will be opening in Saint-Tropez.

The Lanesborough - classically British service in a remarkably vibrant and elegant London residence.

The Lanesborough invites you to join its teams and offers you the best opportunities for career and development within the amazing Oetker Hotels.

The team of The Lanesborough are waiting for you to have an exceptional experience!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Contract: 01. Permanent

Start Date

Place: London, United Kingdom

MISSIONS

Financial Controller

We have an exceptional opportunity to join our Finance Team at The Lanesborough.

Awarded No. 1 Hotel in London in the Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, on the doorstep of Hyde Park, just a short walk from Harrods, Harvey Nichols and London's most exclusive shopping district; Sloane Street and Knightsbridge, this grand luxury mansion has undergone an inspired renovation by the famed interior designer Alberto Pinto. The hotel is home to 93 luxurious suites and bedrooms, modern British dining at The Lanesborough Grill, the vibrant Library Bar and Garden Room and the magnificent Lanesborough Club & Spa.

Candidate Profile

As Financial Controller, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the smooth and compliant operation of the Finance department. Acting as deputy to the Director of Finance, you will manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audits, while maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders, owners, and external partners. You will also support the development of the Finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.

Key Requirements

• Strong background in luxury hotel finance, with expertise across credit control, cost management, and income audit.
• Confident in deputising for senior leadership and engaging with owners and external partners.
• Deep understanding of financial compliance, reporting, and audit standards.
• Commercially minded with proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and P&L analysis.
• Highly organised, able to coordinate multiple finance functions with precision.
• Clear communicator, adept at resolving billing, commission, and reconciliation queries.
• Inspirational leader with a passion for team development and onboarding.
• Personally driven, committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

BENEFITS

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive salary package
• Discretionary Company Sick Pay
• Additional holiday allowance
• Season ticket loan
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Complimentary dry cleaning
• Safety shoes
• Retail discounts around Victoria, Westminster, Whitehall and the Northbank area

Health & Wellness

• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental and Optical benefits
• Complimentary meals on duty
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Flu vaccinations
• Discounted chiropodist & massage treatments
• Substantiality initiates
• Social and sports activities

Career Growth & Personal Development

• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
• Cross-departmental exposure
• Partnered with industry-leading training providers
• Internal learning gateway
• Free access to e-learning platform offering job-specific training and personal growth courses
• Subsidised professional qualifications and certified trainings
• Financial incentives for bringing talents to The Lanesborough via 'Recommend-A-Friend' scheme

Recognition & Social Initiatives

• Award programmes throughout the year with generous prizes
• Long service awards
• Preferential room rate at The Lanesborough for you and your family
• 50% discount on F&B and Club & Spa treatments
• Social events (e.g. Annual Party, Recognition Celebrations, Children's Xmas Party, Departmental Appreciation Day, pub quiz, etc.)
• Celebrating your important moments (birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, newborns, etc.)
• Retirement parties

*Terms & Conditions Apply

PROFILE

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

If you wish to invest in Oetker Hotels, we encourage you to take this opportunity and we would be very happy to have you as member of our team.