Regional Internal Controls Lead – UK & EU Hotels

Millennium Hotel and Resorts UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Training and development

Life Assurance

Discount on Accommodation worldwide

Volunteer Day

Job summary

Millennium Hotels and Resorts UK is seeking an experienced Internal Control Manager to own internal controls across its UK and EU hotel portfolio. This high-visibility role partners with hotel finance, operations, Internal Audit and regional leadership to strengthen governance and reduce audit findings.

You will design, implement and test controls, ensure compliance with UK/EU regulations, and travel regularly across the UK (and occasionally EU) to conduct site reviews and drive a proactive

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal controls, internal audit or risk management.
• Experience in a multi-site or operational environment (hospitality preferred).
• Strong experience documenting processes and controls.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and clear internal audit findings.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and take ownership of a regional remit.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK (and occasionally EU), up to 30-40%.
• Ability to independently plan and conduct onsite property reviews.

Responsibilities

• Document and maintain key financial and operational controls across UK hotel operations.
• Review, update and own the regional Finance & Controls Manual.
• Design and implement new or improved controls where gaps or weaknesses are identified.
• Ensure controls are practical, scalable and aligned to hotel operations.
• Ensure compliance with UK/EU financial regulations, tax requirements and company policies.
• Partner with HR and Legal on compliance areas (GDPR, employment documentation, mandatory training).
• Monitor regulatory changes and update controls accordingly.
• Perform regular testing of internal controls to ensure effectiveness.
• Conduct spot checks and targeted property reviews.
• Track control failures, root causes and remediation actions.
• Establish a sustainable ongoing monitoring framework.

Skills

Internal controls

Internal audit

Risk management

Multi-site operations

Documentation

Audit findings

Analytical skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Millennium Hotels and Resorts UK is seeking an experienced Internal Control Manager to own internal controls across its UK and EU hotel portfolio. This high-visibility role partners with hotel finance, operations, Internal Audit and regional leadership to strengthen governance and reduce audit findings.

You will design, implement and test controls, ensure compliance with UK/EU regulations, and travel regularly across the UK (and occasionally EU) to conduct site reviews and drive a proactive