Financial Controller, Kilkenny

Leinster Appointments Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leisure Club membership

PRSA pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Discounted room rates

EAP & Digital Wellness Programme

Meals on duty

Discounted Friends & Family rates

Christmas Savings Scheme

Training & development opportunities

Employee recognition

Job summary

Leinster Appointments Ltd seeks an experienced Finance Manager to oversee all finance functions within a hotel setting. You will work with the General Manager and senior team to track KPI performance including wages, GP and departmental margins.

Responsibilities include monthly management accounts, cashflow forecasting, capital project costings, internal control reviews and annual budgeting. ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA qualified professionals with 5+ years post-qualification experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with minimum 5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong financial analysis and reporting skills.
• Experience with multiple systems and ERP exposure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and control all aspects of the Finance function of the Hotel.
• Collaborate with General Manager and senior team to ensure KPI visibility (wages, GP, margins).
• Prepare Monthly Management Accounts (P&L, KPI, Balance Sheet, cashflow forecast).
• Lead forecasts for revenue and costs; identify risks and opportunities.
• Prepare costings for Capital projects for Head Office approval.
• Monitor internal controls to ensure robustness.
• Maximise profitability through commercial awareness and tight controls.
• Manage cashflows to align with bank schedules.
• Oversee income audit for accuracy and no cash leakage.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for Management and Head Office.
• Prepare annual budgets and support internal audits.

Skills

Financial management

Excel skills

Multi-system experience

Leadership/Coaching

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA qualified

Tools

Sage

Hotsoft

Procure Wizard

Timepoint

Job description

• 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.

The Person

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA qualified with minimum 5 years post qualification experience.
• Good excel skills, computer literate with multiple systems experience – Sage, Hotsoff, 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

The Package

• Very competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications
• Complimentary Leisure Club Membership (21m pool, gym, sauna & steam room)
• PRSA pension scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to discounted room rates
• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital Wellness Programme
• Complimentary, high quality meals on duty
• Discounted Friends and Family rates
• Christmas Savings Scheme
• Training and development opportunities dedicated to your career path
• Employee awards & staff recognition scheme including employee of the month and team appreciation days

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