Cluster Financial Controller

at  Middle Eight

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are looking for someone that holds and enjoys maintaining high standards, with keen attention to detail. Applicants must be willing and capable of taking accountability and ownership for an on-site finance operation and be familiar with hospitality finance operations to be able to deliver the requirements of the owners and management company effectively.

THE CORE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO SUCCEED:

• A structured approach to business planning and management;
• Knowledge of IT systems that support financial and hotel objectives;
• Precise analytical skills;
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing both concisely and logically are a necessity as are advanced Excel knowledge, including complex spreadsheets;
• To be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach and have experience in empowering a team to successfully meet expectations;
• Results focused with an overwhelming desire to succeed;
• Previous experience in hotels is preferred.
  You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.
  Having these core skills will put you one step further to joining Axiom Hospitality and Middle Eight and The Guardsman.

Responsibilities of the Cluster Financial Controller will include but are not limited to:

• Being responsible for the maintenance of the financial records of the hotel;
• Responsible for preparation of detailed P&L and Balance sheet reconciliations and owners pack, monthly financial report submission etc.;
• Responsible for ensuring P&L is produced within strict timelines;
• Reconciling the daily revenue sheets to the banking and identify any differences and address with relevant departments;
• Preparing weekly revenue sheets to distribute to all relevant persons and Axiom Hospitality HO;
• Preparing weekly bank reconciliations;
• Assist with monthly payroll administration as required;
• Control and prepare the weekly cost management report and daily flash;
• Ensuring control of the hotels’ sales ledger, ensuring that all invoices, receipts, BACS payments etc. are correctly posted to the system;
• Undertaking sales ledger end-of-month procedures, sending statements to debtors, producing reports required by Axiom Hospitality HO;
• Checking all travel agent commission claims with reservations and resolving any queries with the agent concerned;
• Checking all purchase invoices are posted to accounting system in a timely manner and ensure the approval procedures are followed
• Maintaining a record of all purchase invoices, responding to all PO queries, and also controlling the purchase spending in line with the hotel’s budget;
• Responsible for all supplier payments twice a month.
• Producing any other ad-hoc reports that may be requested;
• Ensuring the accuracy of all nominal accounts sent by Axiom Hospitality HO on a monthly basis and resolving any queries.

The ideal person for this role will be enthusiastic about change, focused on details and trusting.