Financial Controller

Clarity Search Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality firm in Dublin is looking for a Financial Controller to oversee day-to-day financial functions and collaborate with senior management. The role requires a fully qualified accountant with several years of experience in a similar environment. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, managing cash flow, and improving financial controls. A competitive salary aligned with experience is on offer, as well as opportunities for progression within a well-regarded management team.

Qualifications

• Several years' post-qualification experience in a hands-on financial controller or senior finance role.
• Experience within hotels, hospitality, or a multi-department environment.
• Comfortable being based primarily on site in Dublin.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hotel's day-to-day finance function including financial controls and reporting.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts and KPIs.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Strong Excel skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Tools

Sage

Opera

Job description

Financial Controller - Leading Dublin Hotel

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded hotel in Dublin, recognised as a leading operator within the local hospitality market. They are seeking to appoint a commercially minded, hands‑on Financial Controller to take ownership of the day‑to‑day finance function and work closely with senior management to support operational performance and continued growth.

This role offers the opportunity to be closely involved in the running of the hotel, combining strong financial control with practical, operational insight. It will suit a qualified accountant who enjoys being embedded in the business, partnering with management teams, and influencing performance through clear, actionable financial information.

Role Overview

• Take ownership of the hotel's day‑to‑day finance function, including financial controls, processes, and reporting.

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, KPIs, and performance analysis.

• Manage cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships, supporting short‑and medium‑term financial planning.

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with hotel management.

• Work closely with operational teams to support cost control, margin management, and profitability across rooms, food and beverage, and labour.

• Oversee stock control, purchasing processes, and supplier relationships.

• Ensure payroll processes and labour cost reporting are accurate and timely.

• Liaise with external accountants, auditors, tax advisors, and finance providers as required.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, statutory obligations, and internal policies.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Management and development of the on‑site finance team

• Continuous improvement of systems, controls, and processes

• Risk management and internal financial controls

• Support of capital expenditure and refurbishment projects

• Provision of clear financial insight to support operational decision‑making

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).

• Several years' post‑qualification experience in a hands‑on financial controller or senior finance role.

• Experience within hotels, hospitality, leisure, or a similarly operational, multi‑department environment.

• Strong commercial awareness and a practical, problem‑solving mindset.

• Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with non‑finance colleagues.

• Strong Excel and systems skills; experience with hotel finance systems such as Sage or Opera is advantageous.

• Comfortable being based primarily on site in Dublin within a fast‑paced operational environment.

Package & Progression

A competitive salary is on offer, aligned with experience, along with the opportunity to work as part of a stable, experienced management team within a leading Dublin hotel. The role provides strong exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to broaden responsibility as the business evolves.

Applications

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.