Financial Controller

Novotel Hotels; Khordha; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking a Finance Manager in Odisha, India to lead the Finance department and drive financial planning, budgeting, and performance analysis for the hotel. The role requires a strong background in financial management and team leadership within the hospitality sector.

You will oversee monthly reporting, forecasting, and cost controls, ensuring compliance with budgets and financial policies while guiding strategic decisions and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance is required.
• 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 attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities with experience in developing teams.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for stakeholder collaboration.

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 debt financing and debt service payments with external agencies.
• Prepare annual reports of revenues, transfers, and expenses.
• Analyze financial outlooks and prepare financial forecasts.
• Prepare financial analysis for contract negotiations and product investment decisions.
• Ensure compliance with budgetary reporting requirements.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals and procedures.
• Maintain staffing to achieve department objectives.
• Serve as primary liaison on company financial issues.
• Direct financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Conduct regular checks on purchasing, receiving, storing, and issuing procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

MBA in Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

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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 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
• 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