Financial Controller

Maryborough Hotel; Ireland; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maryborough Hotel in Cork is seeking an experienced, commercially focused, and detail-oriented Financial Controller to take responsibility for the financial management and reporting of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing insightful financial analysis to support effective business decision-making.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally in hospitality, retail or other fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
• Manage and oversee banking, cash management, and related financial processes.
• Maintain the nominal ledger, ensuring all accounts are accurately recorded and fully reconciled.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, ensuring efficient and timely processing.
• Manage payroll and wage processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment.
• Monitor and manage stock control processes, identifying variances and implementing appropriate controls.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery of financial reports and management accounts.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and accounting standards.
• Provide management with meaningful financial insights, analysis, and performance reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and overall business performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

The Maryborough Hotel in Cork is seeking an experienced, commercially focused, and detail-oriented Financial Controller to take responsibility for the financial management and reporting of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing insightful financial analysis to support effective business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
• Manage and oversee all banking, cash management, and related financial processes.
• Maintain the nominal ledger, ensuring all accounts are accurately recorded and fully reconciled.
• Oversee the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, ensuring efficient and timely processing.
• Manage payroll and wage processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payment.
• Monitor and manage stock control processes, identifying variances and implementing appropriate controls.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery of financial reports and management accounts.
• Maintain robust financial controls and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and accounting standards.
• Provide management with meaningful financial insights, analysis, and performance reporting to support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and overall business performance.

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or similar senior finance role, ideally within hospitality, retail, or another fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with management and wider teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with a strong focus on continuous improvement.