Regional Financial Controller (South)

The iNUA Collection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Financial Controller to oversee multiple hotel properties. This pivotal role involves driving financial excellence through accurate reporting, strategic insights, and effective cash flow management. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive environment for career growth. Enjoy competitive salary, performance bonuses, and exclusive benefits across a renowned collection of hotels. If you are passionate about hospitality finance and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Performance Bonus

Pension Scheme

Healthcare Plan

Discounted Stays

Career Development Opportunities

Dynamic Work Environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
• Proficiency in interpreting and analyzing complex financial data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance departments, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage cash flows and produce group-level cash flow reports.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Strategic Mindset

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Financial Data Analysis

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

Job description

This role will oversee our Radisson Cork, Radisson Limerick, and Muckross Park Hotel properties and can be based in any of those locations.

Are you a qualified accountant with a passion for driving financial excellence and strategic decision-making? Cliste Hospitality, overseeing the renowned iNUA Collection of hotels across Ireland, is seeking an experienced Regional Financial Controller to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of some of Ireland's leading hotels.

About the Role

As Regional Financial Controller, you will oversee the finance departments across your allocated region, ensuring the production of accurate financial reports, budgets, and cash flows. You'll work closely with local finance teams and General Managers, mentoring and guiding them in best practices while providing strategic insights to drive performance. This role also involves interpreting financial data to uncover trends and opportunities, ensuring compliance, and managing cash flow across properties.

Why Join Cliste Hospitality?

At Cliste Hospitality, we believe our people are our greatest asset. When you join our team, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and career progression. As part of the iNUA Collection family, you'll also benefit from:

• Competitive Salary
• Performance Bonus
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Plan
• Discounted Stays - Enjoy exclusive rates across all iNUA Collection hotels.
• Career Development Opportunities - Grow through training programmes and mentorship.
• Dynamic Work Environment - Be part of a forward-thinking team driving excellence in hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Ensure robust weekly accounts, monthly P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flows are produced for each property.
• Represent hotels at monthly meetings with General Managers, delivering value-added insights to the head office team.
• Oversee budgeting processes and stress-test annual budgets for realistic sales and cost targets.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.

• Business Partnering & Strategic Focus: Partner with senior property teams to ensure strategic focus and target tracking.
• Question costs, profit margins, and performance metrics with hotel General Managers and Financial Controllers.
• Provide actionable insights from financial data to support decision-making.

• Cash Flow & Compliance Management: Manage property cash flows and produce group-level cash flow reports.
• Present monthly group financial reports with KPIs for each business unit.
• Oversee capex budgets to ensure value for money and adherence to limits.
• Ensure payroll is managed effectively within budgetary constraints.
• Liaise with auditors and undertake project work as required.

What We're Looking For

Essential Qualifications & Skills:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong commercial acumen with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to engage with teams at all levels.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in interpreting and analysing complex financial data.

Desired Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience as a Cluster/Regional Financial Controller in the hospitality industry.