Financial Controller

Accor; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals provided on shift

Uniforms provided, washed and launder­

Accor Heartist Benefits

Refer-a-friend bonus

Parental Leave Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Full time 40 hours per week

Job summary

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the hotel's finance function and partner with the Executive Leadership Team to drive business performance.

This senior role oversees budgeting, forecasting, reporting and capital expenditure, while ensuring NZ taxation compliance and owner reporting. You will build a high-performing finance team and provide strategic financial analysis to support operational decisions.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• CA /CPA professional qualification (or equivalent).
• At least five years’ experience in Financial Controller or senior finance role in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Department and oversee all financial operations.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Produce monthly management accounts and owner reports.
• Ensure compliance with New Zealand taxation, financial reporting and statutory obligations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight and banking functions.
• Monitor internal controls and implement continuous process improvements.
• Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance and cost control.
• Manage annual budgets, external audits and capital expenditure.
• Build, mentor and develop the Finance team.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis and commercial insights.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management accounting

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Accounting/Commerce degree

CA/CPA qualification

Tools

SUN Systems

Opera PMS

Purchase Plus

MS Excel

Job description

Company DescriptionNovotel Queenstown Lakeside is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the hotel's finance function and partner with the Executive Leadership Team to drive business performance.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall financial management of the hotel, ensuring compliance with New Zealand legislation and owner reporting requirements while supporting operational excellence across the business.

Job Description

About the Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager you will be responsible for:

• Leading the Finance Department and overseeing all financial operations.
• Preparing accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.
• Producing monthly management accounts and owner reports.
• Ensuring compliance with New Zealand taxation, financial reporting and statutory obligations.
• Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight and banking functions.
• Monitoring internal controls and implementing continuous process improvements.
• Partnering with department leaders to improve financial performance and cost control.
• Managing annual budgets, external audits and capital expenditure.
• Building, mentoring and developing the Finance team.
• Supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis and commercial insights.

Qualifications

What We\'re Looking For

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• CA /CPA professional qualification (or equivalent).
• At least five years’ experience in Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance role in hospitality will be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting.
• Sound understanding of New Zealand financial, taxation and employment legislation.
• Experience using hotel financial systems, ERP platforms and MS Excel (experience with SUN Systems, Opera PMS, Purchase Plus or similar is advantageous).
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence operational decision-making.

Additional Information

Why work for Novotel, Queenstown?

• Staff meals provided while on shift
• Uniforms provided, washed and laundered daily.
• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus
• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Full time 40 hours per week.

Place of employment is Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

6 Earl St Queenstown

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you\'re welcome to let us know.

CV & Cover letter please