Hotel Financial Controller

JW Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury country house hotel in Hampshire seeks an experienced Hotel Financial Controller to manage financial operations. Responsibilities include managing accounts, cash flow, and compliance, alongside a small finance team. Candidates must possess experience in hospitality finance and relevant qualifications. The role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000, hybrid working, and enhanced holiday benefits.

Benefits

Exceptional perks and benefits package

Enhanced holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Supportive and collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Essential experience as a Hotel Financial Controller.
• Strong understanding of hotel financial systems and processes.
• Ability to commute to New Forest area of Hampshire.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with strong leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and own monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Manage cash flow, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Provide accurate financial analyses for decision making.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage a small finance team.
• Liaise with auditors and external partners.
• Partner with department heads to optimize performance.

Skills

Previous experience as a Hotel Financial Controller

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership ability

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA / ACCA qualified or actively studying

Job description

Hotel Financial Controller - Luxury Country House Hotel, Hampshire

Location: South Coast, Hampshire

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 base + exceptional perks & benefits

Hybrid working potential: 1-2 days from home (after probation)

Holiday: Enhanced annual leave allowance

About the Role

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Hotel Financial Controller to join a stunning country house hotel set on the beautiful south coast of Hampshire.

As Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of the hotel's management accounts, financial reporting, and cash flow while leading and developing a small on-site finance team (1 direct report). Working closely with the General Manager and senior leadership team, you will provide clear financial insight to support operational performance, cost control, and profitability across the business.

This is a hands-on, commercially focused role, ideal for a qualified hospitality finance professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to make a real impact in a prestigious, independent property.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
• Cash flow management, forecasting, and budgeting for all hotel operations.
• Provide accurate and timely financial analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Manage a small finance team (1 direct report) and oversee payroll and purchase ledger processes.
• Liaise with auditors, external partners, and the group finance function where applicable.
• Partner with department heads to optimise performance and maintain cost efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience as a Hotel Financial Controller (essential).
• CIMA / ACCA qualified or actively studying towards final qualification.
• Strong understanding of hotel systems, controls, and financial processes.
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with strong leadership ability.
• Able to commute to the New Forest area of Hampshire.
• Confident, proactive, and commercially astute with a genuine passion for hospitality.

The Offer

• Competitive base salary: £55,000 - £60,000.
• Exceptional perks and benefits package.
• Hybrid working - up to 1-2 days from home after probation.
• Enhanced holiday allowance and strong work-life balance ethos.
• Opportunity to join a prestigious property in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you are a skilled and motivated hospitality finance professional ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.