Financial Controller

Financial Controller ***Luxury Hotel***Incredible BenefitsWe are currently seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the Finance Department at our luxury hotel. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially astute finance professional to take full ownership of financial operations in a five-star hospitality setting, ensuring compliance, profitability, and the ongoing success of our hotel. Location: The Chesterfield Mayfair Hotel, LondonEmployment type: Full-timeSalary: CompetitiveRed Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

Key Responsibilities As a Financial ControllerOversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting, forecasting, payroll, reporting, and audit compliance. Produce accurate monthly and annual financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reports. Monitor financial performance and provide detailed analysis to support operational and strategic decisions. Ensure compliance with internal controls, tax regulations, and industry best practices. Review departmental spending, cost control measures, and identify savings opportunities. Support the General Manager and senior leadership team with financial insights and business planning. Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders.

Maintain accurate records and oversee all statutory reporting requirements. What We Are Looking ForEssential: Previous experience as a Financial Controller in a hotel environment. Excellent communication skills. Relevant financial qualifications. Working knowledge of financial software programmes. Confident and positive attitude. Attention to detail and outstanding organisational skills. Experience producing and interpreting reports. Desirable but not essential: Opera Cloud knowledge. Experience of taking accounts from trial balance to management accounts.

What's in it for you?Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays Excellent service charge added to your salary every month Professional, award-winning learning and development opportunities from day one Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600 Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter) Social and team-building events per hotel Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams Free meals on dutyRed Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work‘.