Finance Controller

WHO ARE WE?
The Double Tree by Hilton Bristol City Centre managed by Focus Hotels Management. Whether you're seeking vibrant culture or breathtaking landscapes, the country, seaside and city are right on your doorstep. The largest city in the Southwest of England and considered as the gateway to the West. A wonderful heritage in the city docks and harbourside, including the wonderful SS Great Britain.
DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre……..
The DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre is one of the leading 4* city centre hotels with 206 bedrooms and multiple conference rooms. The hotel in the centre of Bristol, close to motorways and a five-minute walk from Temple Meads rail station. The shops at Cabot Circus, the Bristol Aquarium, and Bristol Hippodrome are all within a mile. Housed in a 17th-century glass kiln, Kiln restaurant serves modern British meals for breakfast and dinner. The free fitness centre is open all day.
Doubletree by Hilton is part Hilton Hotels and Resorts and one of the largest Hotel brands in the world offer, delivering exceptional service and unforgettable experiences.
ROLE OVERVIEW
We are currently seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance teams to support a continue to deliver and enhance the financial controls currently in place and work to improve overall profitability. We are looking for an individual who can manage the demands of quite distinct property, leading their teams with innovation, flair, and pragmatism.
This is very much a high visibility, proactive, commercial/operational finance role requiring a confident, collaborative approach as well as the ability to challenge the norm.
As Financial Controller you will have responsibility for all accounting records, controls and management information. With excellent commercial acumen you will oversee the production of forecasts whilst ensuring that the hotels achieve their financial targets.
You will need demonstrate thorough and practical understanding of P&L Reporting as well as the companies Balance Sheet and all aspects of Owner Reporting requirements.
As our Financial Controller, you will join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service where we believe that anything is possible, whilst having fun in all that we do!
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
· Ensure compliance on both management and financial reporting working closely with both internal stakeholders and external agencies to manage, facilitate, and coordinate all aspects of the finance function.
· Collaborate with the Owners, Focus Head Office Finance Team and the Hotel General Manager in developing financial targets and subsequent plans to ensure their delivery.
· Weekly and Monthly reporting to the Owners including accurate and timely reporting of all financial aspects.
· Preparation and detailed workings for of preparation of the annual financial accounts and submissions of the Statutory Accounts.
· Will need to ensure day-to-day finance functions at the hotel are completed. This includes Cash banking, credit card reconciliation, ordering and purchase ledger, and sales ledger functions.
· Preparing payroll schedule for outsource HR agency.
YOU ARE
· Commercially astute with strong analytical skills and an exception eye for detail
· A track record of achievement within a financially driven environment and delivering multiple projects across a multi-site arrangement.
· An exceptional organiser with excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills across a variety of disciplines.
· Experience of leading a successful team
YOU HAVE
· Considerable practical working experience with a variety of Finance roles in a hotel environment or related hospitality industry.
· Worked with different hotel operating systems, including PMS and EPOS solutions, as well as reporting tools to facilitate preparation of the variety or financial outputs required.
· Working knowledge on the requirements of an Internal and External Audit programme
· Positive attitude to dealing with the various partners and external support organisations required for delivery of the role.
BENEFITS
· Personal development and opportunity for career progression within the multi global branded environment
· Access to our brand partner and Focus Hotels Staff Rate discounts, helping you to travel around the world.
· Competitive remuneration with annual bonus scheme
· Starting with 28 days holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
· Free car parking available
· Free on-site gym
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