Financial Controller

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted accommodation rates across‑

Discounts across restaurant and spa

Meals provided while on duty

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Force Recruitment and Outsourcing in Kilkenny is sourcing a Financial Controller to join a prestigious hotel’s senior management team. You will own the hotel’s financial operations, drive profitability and provide commercial analysis to support operational planning.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified finance professional with at least five years post-qualification experience, strong leadership, advanced Excel, and familiarity with Sage, Hotsoft and related systems; hospitality experience is

Qualifications

• Qualified finance professional with strong commercial acumen.
• Minimum of five years post-qualification experience in a finance role.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT capabilities; experience with multiple financial/operational systems.
• Hospitality industry experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations for the hotel.
• Monitor performance against financial KPIs, payroll, gross profit and margins.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, P&L, KPI analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and cash-flow forecasts.
• Update forecasts, identify risks and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Prepare financial appraisals and costings for CAPEX and investments.
• Ensure internal controls and group policies are followed.
• Provide commercial analysis to support operational planning and strategic decisions.
• Manage cash flow and ensure timely payments.

Skills

leadership

advanced Excel

analytical

communication

organizational skills

commercial acumen

stakeholder management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA

Tools

Sage

Hotsoft

Procure Wizard

Timepoint

Job description

Financial Controller

Our client, a prestigious hotel in Kilkenny, is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their senior management team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to take ownership of the hotel’s financial operations and play a key role in driving business performance and profitability.

Working closely with the General Manager and departmental heads, you will monitor financial performance, improve cost efficiency and identify opportunities to maximise profitability. This position would suit a commercially focused finance professional with strong technical expertise and proven leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel’s finance function.
• Collaborate with the General Manager and departmental managers to monitor performance against key financial indicators, including payroll, gross profit and departmental margins.
• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts within agreed deadlines, including profit and loss reports, KPI analysis, balance sheet reconciliations and cash-flow forecasts.
• Review and update financial forecasts, identifying potential risks, cost pressures and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Prepare financial appraisals and costings for proposed capital expenditure and investment projects.
• Ensure group financial policies, procedures and internal controls are consistently maintained.
• Provide commercial analysis and financial guidance to support operational planning and strategic decision-making.
• Manage cash flow and ensure payments are processed accurately and in accordance with agreed schedules.
• Oversee income audit procedures, ensuring revenue is accurately recorded and appropriate controls are in place to minimise financial discrepancies and revenue loss.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports and analysis for senior management and Head Office.
• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with departmental heads.
• Coordinate the annual audit and ensure financial records and supporting documentation meet internal and group reporting standards.
• Mentor and develop the finance team, promoting accountability, continuous improvement and financial awareness throughout the business.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will be a qualified finance professional with strong commercial acumen and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

You will ideally possess:

• A recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA.
• A minimum of five years’ post-qualification experience in a relevant finance role.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong IT capabilities, with experience using multiple financial and operational systems.
• Familiarity with Sage, Hotsoft, Procure Wizard and Timepoint would be advantageous.
• Previous experience within the hospitality industry is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership abilities, including experience supporting and developing team members.
• A meticulous approach to financial reporting, compliance and internal controls.
• A professional, approachable and solutions-focused attitude.
• The ability to build effective relationships with senior stakeholders while maintaining high financial standards.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Discounted accommodation rates across the wider hotel group.
• Discounts across restaurant and spa facilities.
• Meals provided while on duty.
• The opportunity to join an established luxury hospitality business in a senior finance leadership position, contributing directly to its commercial success.

If you are an experienced finance professional seeking a leadership role where you can make a meaningful contribution to business performance, we would welcome your application.