Hospitality Financial Controller — Lead & Optimize

St Michaels Resort; Truro; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount on food & drink

Preferential room rates

Spa discount

Free gym membership

Job summary

St Michaels Resort seeks a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function and partner with senior management. The role drives profit targets through accurate management reporting, strong financial controls, and commercial acumen across the business.

Reporting to the Finance & Performance Director, the position oversees budgeting, cash flow, management accounts, payroll for ~200 staff, and year-end statutory affairs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in a Finance Manager/Financial Controller role in hospitality

Responsibilities

• Lead and run the finance function, reporting to the Finance & Performance Director
• Produce monthly Management Accounts and KPI dashboards
• Prepare budgets, cash flow, and investment plans
• Oversee payroll processes for approx. 200 employees
• Manage procurement, stock, and cost of sale processes
• Ensure statutory compliance including VAT and audits
• Develop the Finance team and financial acumen across staff
• Provide ad hoc financial analyses and performance insights

Skills

Hospitality sector exp

Forecasting

Payroll

Multi-site experience

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Commercial awareness

Integrity

Customer focus

Education

CIMA/ACCA Qualified Accountant

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

St Michaels Resort seeks a hands-on Financial Controller to lead the finance function and partner with senior management. The role drives profit targets through accurate management reporting, strong financial controls, and commercial acumen across the business.

Reporting to the Finance & Performance Director, the position oversees budgeting, cash flow, management accounts, payroll for ~200 staff, and year-end statutory affairs.