Assistant Financial Controller — Hospitality Finance Leader

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

€/$60 employee rate on rooms for all D

€/$60 employee rate on rooms for all D

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support the Financial Controller in delivering robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and commercial insights across our hotels. You will work closely with the General Manager and department heads to drive operational excellence.

This role offers exposure to a dynamic hospitality group, with opportunities to lead month-end processes, enhance controls, and contribute to business planning within a growing Irish company.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Previous experience in hospitality or F&B finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day finance operations and ensure compliance with Dalata policies.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee income audit and weekly bank reconciliations.
• Assist internal audits and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare VAT returns and support budget/forecast processes.
• Drive cost controls and provide commercial insights to hotel management.
• Mentor finance team members and graduates.
• Support the Financial Controller and General Manager.

Skills

Accounting principles

Analytical skills

Communication and collaboration

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support the Financial Controller in delivering robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and commercial insights across our hotels. You will work closely with the General Manager and department heads to drive operational excellence.

This role offers exposure to a dynamic hospitality group, with opportunities to lead month-end processes, enhance controls, and contribute to business planning within a growing Irish company.