Financial Controller

Accor; Khordha; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a seasoned Finance leader to oversee the daily operations of the hotel Finance department and drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. You will coordinate debt financing with external agencies and ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

You will manage a capable team, implement robust controls, and partner with stakeholders to optimize financial performance in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management
• In-depth knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with experience in managing and developing teams

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Finance department
• Direct and coordinate hotel financial planning and budget management functions
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget
• Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies
• Prepare annual reports of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses
• Analyze financial outlooks and prepare financial forecasts
• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures
• Maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives
• Serve as primary legislative liaison relative to company financial issues
• Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
• Conduct regular checks on procedures for purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, food preparing and portioning
• Interview, select and recruit direct reports
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the management team
• Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Work with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling and development of team members according to the changing needs of the business
• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel advanced

Education

MBA in Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

\"Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

• Oversee the daily operations of the Finance department
• Direct and coordinate hotel financial planning and budget management functions
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget
• Direct and coordinate debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies
• Prepare annual reports of actual revenues, transfers, and expenses
• Analyze financial outlooks and prepare financial forecasts
• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures
• Maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives
• Serve as primary legislative liaison relative to company financial issues
• Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
• Conduct regular checks on procedures for purchasing, receiving, storing, issuing, food preparing and portioning

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit direct reports
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Conduct performance review and manages performance issues that arise within the management team
• Constantly monitor team members performance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Work with Talent & Culture function to ensure appropriate hiring, training, motivating, coaching, counseling and development of team members according to the changing needs of the business
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to provide information to team members, obtain their feedback, rectify issues and provide a regular forum for department communication

Other Responsibilities

• Attend all briefings, meetings and trainings as assigned by management
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 5years of experience in financial management.
• In-depth knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Proficiency in accounting software,and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities, with experience in managing and developing teams
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders
• Experience in implementing and optimizing financial processes and controls
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and drive continuous improvement initiatives