Financial Controller

jobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

jobs in Ireland is seeking a Hotel Financial Controller to lead financial controls, reporting and strategic finance for the hotel. You will work with the General Manager and department heads to deliver timely information, improve profitability and drive operational efficiency.

The role covers budgeting, forecasting, cash management, payroll cost control and compliance with VAT, PAYE and PRSI. Strong Excel and hotel accounting software experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) or significant relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience in an accounting or finance management role.
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts for the General Manager and Hotel Directors.
• Produce monthly financial reports with KPI analysis and cost reporting.
• Lead budgeting process and rolling forecasts throughout the year.
• Monitor and analyse variances to improve profitability.
• Oversee cash flow, bank reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Support auditors and tax advisors during year-end processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate procedures and improve BI.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Independent worker

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

Hospitality accounting software

Job description

Hotel Financial Controller

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, statutory compliance, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the hotel's continued growth and profitability.

The successful candidate will work closely with the General Manager and department heads to deliver timely financial information, improve business performance and identify opportunities for increased profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts for the General Manager and Hotel Directors.
• Produce monthly financial reports, including detailed KPI analysis and cost reporting.
• Analyse financial performance and provide recommendations to improve profitability.
• Support strategic business decisions through meaningful financial insights.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Prepare rolling forecasts throughout the year.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.

Cash & Banking

• Oversee all internal cash and credit receipt reconciliations.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations.
• Ensure effective cash flow management and financial controls.

Payroll & Cost Control

• Work closely with the management team to monitor labour costs and payroll expenditure.
• Assist departmental managers in controlling operating costs while maintaining service standards.

Compliance & Financial Controls

• Ensure all VAT, PAYE and PRSI returns are completed accurately and submitted before statutory deadlines.
• Maintain strong internal financial controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Support external auditors and tax advisors during year-end processes.

Technology & Process Improvement

• Utilise modern accounting systems and reporting tools to improve efficiency.
• Embrace Artificial Intelligence solutions to enhance reporting, forecasting, financial analysis and administrative processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate financial procedures and improve business intelligence.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or significant relevant experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience in an accounting or finance management role.
• Strong financial reporting and management accounting skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as part of the senior management team.
• Previous experience within the hospitality or hotel sector.
• Experience preparing management accounts within a multi-department business.
• Experience with hospitality property management and accounting software.
• Solutions-focus

Pay: €60,000.00-€70,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person