Financial Controller

Windward Management Ltd

Dunboyne

Remote

EUR 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression across Windward

Discounted room rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital Wellness Programme

Complimentary meals on duty

Discounted Friends and Family rates

Training and development opportunities

Employee awards & staff recognition

Job summary

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa, part of Windward Management, seeks a Financial Controller to lead all finance activities and drive profitability within the hotel. You will oversee monthly accounts, cashflow, budgeting and internal controls, reporting to the General Manager and Head Office.

The ideal candidate will have ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA with 5+ years PQE, strong Excel skills and experience with Sage, Opera, Procure Wizard and Timepoint. Hospitality experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA qualified with minimum 5 years post qualification experience.
Excellent Excel skills and computer literacy with multiple systems: Sage, Opera, Procure Wizard and Timepoint.

Responsibilities

Oversee and control all aspects of the Finance function of the Hotel.
Work with General Manager and senior team to monitor KPIs including wages, GP’s and departmental margins.
Prepare Monthly Management Accounts (P&L, KPI’s, Balance Sheet, cashflow forecast).
Lead forecasts for revenue and costs; identify risks and opportunities affecting financial performance.
Prepare costings for Capital projects for approval by Head Office.
Monitor internal controls to maintain robustness and prevent leakage of cash.
Maximise profitability through tight controls and strategic input.
Manage cashflows to ensure bank payments stay on schedule.
Audit preparation and ad hoc reports for Management and Head Office.

Skills

Financial Controls

Budget Control

Cost Management

Accounts Payable

Bank Reconciliation

Cash Management

Business Awareness

Financial Analysis

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualified

Tools

Sage

Opera

Procure Wizard

Timepoint

Hotsoft

Job description

Financial Controller

Join our fabulous team at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa as Financial Controller.

About Us

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa is a luxury estate, nestled in 21 acres of lush green Meath countryside. The Georgian mansion which welcomes visitors today was originally built in 1764, on the same site as the original castle. Dunboyne Castle wasacquired by Mr. Thomas Röggla in December 2022. The hotel joined his collection of luxury Irish hotels forming the TMR Hotel Collection, including Farnham Estate Spa & Golf Resort, Harvey’s Point, Mount Wolseley & Aghadoe Heights.

As part of the TMR Collection & under the guidance of Windward Management, Dunboyne Castle offers great opportunities for growth & progression in your hospitality career.

Role and Responsibilities:

Oversee and control all aspects of the Finance function of the Hotel.

Work closely with the General Manager and the Senior team ensuring all HOD’s are aware of expected KPI’s including wages, GP’S and departmental margins.

Prepare Monthly Management Accounts to strict deadlines which include Profit & Loss, KPI’S, Balance Sheet reconciliation, and Cashflow forecast.

Lead review and update forecasts for both revenue and costs. Identify risks and opportunities that may affect the financial performance of the hotel.

Prepare costings of all Capital projects for approval by Head Office.

Monitor all Group internal controls to ensure they are being maintained and robust.

Maximise profitability of the Hotel through commercial awareness, strict controls and input into key strategic decisions.

Manage Cashflows ensuring bank payments fall within schedule.

Income Audit management ensuring accuracy and no leakage of cash.

Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for Management and Head office.

Preparation of annual Budgets

Responsible for annual Audit and maintenance of files for Group internal review.

Key Responsibilities

Pro-active contribution to the overall property management and cost management.
Safeguard the assets of the hotel with particular emphasis on the maintenance of sound internal control systems.
To develop the skills and competencies of the finance teams in all areas of the finance function.
To assist in the personal development of relevant management on financial awareness.
To drive and lead our departmental managers in achieving our hotel KPI’s.
To posses a strong acumen in technology to analysis data in real time and turn into valuable business insights.
Preparation of monthly management accounts including Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
Preparation of weekly financial reports including forecasting of profits, cash and payroll.
Assistance in the preparation of books and files for audit and declaration of VAT and payroll taxes, including compliance with payment deadlines.

Requirements

We are looking for ambitious, confident and professional individual with strong communication, organisational, analytical and management skills.
Process of weekly payroll
Processing of creditors ledger (Procure Wizard & Sage)
System experience of Sage, Opera and Procure Wizard though not essential.
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with 3+ years’ proven experience in an accountancy role.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate accounting experience and must have worked in a hospitality or food & beverage environment.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
Be able to effectively work with and guide other members of the management team in relevant financial matters.

About the role

Candidate Requirements:

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA qualified with minimum 5 years post qualification experience.

Excellent excel skills, computer literate with multiple systems experience - Sage, Hotsoft, Procure Wizard and Timepoint

Previous experience in hospitality is an advantage

Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills

Able to coach team members

Well-presented and approachable with impeccable attention to detail essential for this role

Perks and Benefits of working at Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa

Competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
Career progression opportunities across the Windward group
Access to discounted room rates within the Windward Hotel Portfolio
Employee Assistance Programme & Digital Wellness Programme
Complimentary meals on duty
Discounted Friends and Family rates
Training and development opportunities dedicated to your career path
Employee awards & staff recognition scheme including employee of the month and team appreciation days

About Windward Management.

Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa is managed by Windward Management. Windward Management is a team of highly experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approx. 2,000 keys* in Ireland and Continental Europe. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners

About the company

Windward Management Limited is a trusted leader in hospitality management, renowned for delivering operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Dublin, the company specializes in managing hotels across Ireland, blending strategic expertise with personalized service. With a strong commitment to innovation, employee development, and quality, Windward Management offers an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about making a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry.

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