Financial Controller- Edgbaston Hotel

Compass Group UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & wellbeing

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life assurance

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Employee assistance

Career development

Job summary

Compass Group UK is seeking a Financial Controller for the Edgbaston Hotel in Birmingham. The role leads financial governance, planning and reporting to enable profitable growth and robust financial controls.

You will partner with hotel leadership, deliver insightful financial analysis, and drive continuous improvement across financial processes. A strong accounting qualification and hospitality experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualification experience.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Strong commercial and financial analysis with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and governance for the hotel Finance function.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting to drive business performance.
• Analyse results, KPIs and trends and present recommendations to management.
• Support capital investment appraisal and business cases.
• Partner with hotel leadership to improve profitability and ROI.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Stakeholder influence

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Job description

Financial Controller - Edgbaston Hotel, Birmingham | Full-Time / Permanent

Up to £55000 + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

Role purpose...

To provide financial leadership, commercial insight and robust financial governance for the Radisson RED Hotel Edgbaston. Working closely with the General Manager, Hotel, EEL Sub-Committee and wider Edgbaston stakeholders, the Financial Controller will support profitable growth, challenge business performance, and ensure the delivery of accurate financial reporting and effective financial controls.

We are Levy

We are a visionary venue partner. We design and deliver bespoke guest experiences that prioritise people and the planet.

Trusted by some of the worlds most iconic stadiums, entertainment venues, and major events from Wimbledon and Twickenham to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Edgbaston, the SEC and Excel London we bring experiences to life with passion and precision.

Our mission is to succeed the right way. From pioneering tech and seamless operations to show-stopping menus and exceptional service, we use insight and innovation to understand guests, improve the customer journey, reduce environmental impact, and support local communities.

We are a passionate, diverse team of venue specialists dedicated to making the planet better for future generations.

Financial Controller - The Role

Financial Leadership & Governance

• Lead the financial management and control framework for the hotel, ensuring compliance with company policies, accounting standards and brand requirements.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy and timely delivery of financial information.
• Develop and maintain robust financial controls and accounting procedures, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support internal and external audit requirements and promote best practice financial governance.
• Work collaboratively with the Profit Protection Team and wider stakeholders to minimise financial risk and protect business assets.

Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes for the hotel.
• Produce insightful management reporting that supports informed decision-making and drives business performance.
• Analyse financial results, key performance indicators and operational trends, providing clear recommendations to management.
• Challenge assumptions, forecasts and business plans to ensure financial accuracy and commercial robustness.
• Identify emerging risks, opportunities and performance trends through effective financial analysis.

Commercial Business Partnering

• Act as a trusted finance partner to the General Manager and hotel leadership team.
• Provide commercial insight and challenge to improve profitability, operational performance and return on investment.
• Support the evaluation of capital expenditure, investment opportunities and new revenue streams.
• Work with operational leaders to understand cost drivers, identify efficiencies and improve financial performance.
• Support the development of business plans and strategic initiatives that contribute to long‑term growth.

Stakeholder Management & Collaboration

• Build effective working relationships across EEL,TVC, WCCC, Levy, Radisson, Keith Prowse and the wider Edgbaston team.
• Present financial performance and key business insights to senior stakeholders and governance groups.
• Collaborate with central finance functions, including credit control, to support cash flow and working capital management.
• Ensure financial information is communicated clearly and effectively to both finance and non‑finance audiences.
• Support a culture of accountability and commercially informed decision‑making across the hotel operation.

Continuous Improvement & Business Performance

• Drive improvements in financial processes, reporting and forecasting methodologies.
• Support the development of management information that enables faster and more effective decision‑making.
• Use data and performance analysis to identify opportunities for efficiency, profitability and operational improvement.
• Encourage innovation and best practice across financial and commercial activities.
• Ensure reporting and performance measures remain aligned with strategic and operational objectives.

What we're looking for

Essential

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified or equivalent
• Significant post‑qualification finance experience.
• Experience of budgeting, forecasting and management reporting.
• Strong commercial and financial analysis skills.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and non‑finance managers.
• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Desirable

• Experience within hospitality, hotels, leisure, venue or service‑led environments.
• Experience working within a matrix or multi‑stakeholder organisation.
• Experience supporting capital investment appraisal and business cases.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave. 2 days additional leave after returning from maternity leave, day off for your babys first birthday, enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts: Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts, 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing: Pension scheme, Life Assurance, preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development opportunities: Professional subscriptions, ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0809/45039001/52831715/SU #Levy UK

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!