Hospitality Finance Controller - Strategy Lead

Burlington Hotel; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The Burlington Hotel is seeking a Finance Controller to oversee the hotel’s full financial function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight across all departments. This hands-on leadership role suits someone thriving in a dynamic hospitality environment with day-to-day accounting and long-term planning.

Applicants should be fully or partly qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), with proven finance experience in hospitality or multi-revenue settings, strong Excel and system skills, and

Qualifications

• Fully qualified or part-qualified accountant preferred (ACCA/CIMA/ACA).
• Proven experience in a finance role within hospitality or multi-revenue businesses.
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the hotel's finance department, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and timely management accounts.
• Monitor cash flow, cost control, and financial performance across departments.
• Oversee payroll, invoicing, purchasing, and revenue reporting.
• Collaborate with department heads to support commercial decisions and improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal controls; liaise with auditors and banks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Excel skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferred

Tools

Excel

Financial systems

Job description

The Burlington Hotel is seeking a Finance Controller to oversee the hotel’s full financial function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight across all departments. This hands-on leadership role suits someone thriving in a dynamic hospitality environment with day-to-day accounting and long-term planning.

Applicants should be fully or partly qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA), with proven finance experience in hospitality or multi-revenue settings, strong Excel and system skills, and