Hospitality Finance Controller - Strategy, Compliance & Reporting

The Fleet Hotel; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate of pay

PRSA pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Digital Wellness Programme

Complimentary meals on duty

Discounted room & dining rates

Employee awards & recognition

Job summary

The Fleet Hotel in Dublin seeks a Financial Controller to lead all financial operations, deliver timely management reports, and ensure regulatory compliance across the business.

With 4+ years post-qualification and a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA), you will oversee accounts, cash, payroll, and forecasting while coaching a capable team in a hospitality setting. This role offers a competitive pay package, PRSA pension, and career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)
• 4+ 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

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Operations: Oversee all finance functions and deliver timely, accurate management reports.
• Ensure Compliance: Monitor internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements across the business.
• Produce Management Accounts: Prepare monthly accounts with variance analysis, budgets, and rolling forecasts.
• Manage Cash & Assets: Control cash flow, reconcile balance sheets, maintain fixed asset register, and track capital expenditure.
• Team & Department Oversight: Supervise accounts team handling cash, bank, debtors, creditors, and payroll.
• Performance Reporting: Provide weekly updates on financial performance, forecasts, and payroll costs.
• Tax Liaison: Ensure tax submissions, and statutory filings with Revenue and CRO.
• Banking & Insurance: Ensure banking compliance, quarterly reporting, and maintain licenses and insurance policies.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Coaching

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified Accountant

Tools

Sage

Hotsoft

Procure Wizard

Timepoint

Job description

The Fleet Hotel in Dublin seeks a Financial Controller to lead all financial operations, deliver timely management reports, and ensure regulatory compliance across the business.

With 4+ years post-qualification and a professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CPA), you will oversee accounts, cash, payroll, and forecasting while coaching a capable team in a hospitality setting. This role offers a competitive pay package, PRSA pension, and career progression.