Posted: 11/06/2025
Closing Date: 31/07/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Melbourne Metropolitan
Job Category: Finance

WE ARE VERIU GROUP (PRONOUNCED ‘VERY YOU’)!

Our brands come from humble beginnings and a passion for connecting travellers to the local authenticity of a location. We aim to bring people together in new ways, to create lifelong travel memories that can’t be found in a guidebook, and to help people discover the true experience of a place.
Through our brands Punthill Apartment Hotels and Veriu Hotels & Suites, we operate 25 hotels across Australia and have over 35 years of brand history. Our ambitious plan to operate 80 hotels by 2030 becomes closer this year with numerous new hotel openings across the country, and this means we’re well on our way to achieving our mission of becoming the largest Australian-owned apartment hotel operator.
Our people are incredible because they’re empowered to be themselves. We’re not about hierarchy or rigid structure. Instead, we create an environment where people can make decisions, feel supported and access unlimited opportunities for growth. Our values of Relationship-Focused, Integrity, Personal Growth & Ownership Mindset guide our actions and decisions, and are what our diverse culture is all about.
Now is the perfect time for like-minded people to join our expansion journey. If you’re looking for a meaningful role that can make a serious impact, within a culture that allows you to be truly you – you’ve found us and we can’t wait to hear from you!

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, cash flow forecasts, and financial analysis to support business performance and decision-making.
• Contribute to financial strategy and planning, lead annual budgeting and monthly reporting processes, and provide recommendations to enhance revenue and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax obligations, internal controls, and audit requirements, while managing risk minimisation strategies and insurance renewals.
• Oversee core finance functions including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and journal entries, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
• Drive development of best-practice financial procedures, improve systems for scalability, and implement efficient policies to safeguard assets and streamline operations.
• Partner with hotel managers, the corporate team, and external advisors to support financial performance, provide training, and align on budget expectations.
• Support financial projects and technology upgrades to ensure the finance function scales with business growth, while mentoring and developing the finance team.

BENEFITS

You’ll be someone looking for a long-term career with a growing, Australian-owned hotel group. Access:

• National career growth opportunities
• Career development opportunities in Corporate or Hotel Management
• Comprehensive onboarding & ongoing support
• The chance to mentor rising talent
• Genuine flexibility and job security
• High performing culture that values relationships & individuality, where our leadership know you by name
• Generous referral bonuses when you refer your friends to work with us (up to $1000)
• Discounts on accommodation across our network
• Discounts on private health insurance
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

ABOUT YOU

We work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, so we’re looking for someone who is adaptable, thrives on variety, and brings an ownership mindset. Your strong experience in a similar multi-site finance role will be key to your success, enabling you to work strategically at a Group level while also nurturing strong relationships with our hotel teams and stakeholders.
You’ll be intrinsically motivated to drive results, passionate about supporting operational leaders, and excited by opportunities to contribute to process improvement and growth. Above all, you’ll bring a collaborative, solutions-focused approach and communicate with clarity, warmth, and confidence.

The successful person must have:

• Approved Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a Visa with approved working rights)
• CPA or CA qualification (ideally)
• Experience in a Financial Controller role or strong experience in a Senior Management Accountant position
• Ability to think strategically
• Excellent relationship management skills
• Strong understanding of hotel sales and negotiations
• Excellent collaboration, assertiveness and communication (written and verbal at all levels)
• Effective organisation, detail orientation and time management
• Ability to influence decision makers and provide creative solutions
• High EQ

As our Financial Controller, you’ll step into a national role at the heart of our growth journey. Working alongside our Group Director of Finance, you’ll help lead the way as we scale our hotel network across Australia.
You’ll take charge of the financial performance of part of our hotel portfolio, supporting Hotel Managers with advice, education, and mentoring to drive great outcomes. You’ll also contribute to higher-level accounting and projects, mentoring junior finance team members and shaping the way we work as we evolve into a large business.
From scaling systems and processes to introducing new tools and helping our team grow, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. We’re looking for someone who brings expertise, curiosity, and a passion for collaboration.