Overview
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Stanley House Hotel & Spa is a boutique country hotel with 54 acres of Ribble Valley countryside. The property features 30 bedrooms, wedding and conference facilities, Fred's Brasserie and a world-class spa.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a candidate who has ideally worked in a leading finance position within the hospitality industry. Our Financial Controller will be personable, accountable, and demonstrate natural leadership abilities. You will enjoy coaching and mentoring department managers to increase their financial acumen and awareness. You will have sound knowledge of self-accounting practices, and will be able to demonstrate clearly that you have the capability to manage and lead the finance department.
Day In The Life
You will line manage a small finance team daily to deliver timebound actions daily, weekly, and monthly. You will balance your role by acting reactively to daily tasks as well as leading with a strategic view, working closely with the hotel General Manager and central management team to deliver to the hotel's financial KPIs. You will lead the hotel's financial cost control initiatives and take an active leadership role in instilling robust practices among the hotel's operational team.
Some of your ongoing tasks will include budgeting, forecasting, payroll, cost controls, accounting and reporting. While you will receive the support and mentorship from a Group Finance Manager, you will be self-sufficient with your team in fully completing the hotel's finance duties including all the tasks listed within this job description.
Example Key Responsibilities
* Support the General Manager in leading the hotel's annual budget process.
* Ongoing cost controls, monitoring and auditing of processes and procedures. Providing coaching and training to management teams on cost control activity.
* Support the production of a monthly capex report.
* Management of payroll.
* Self-accounting processes. Responsible for the management accounts and the P&L, balance sheet and ledger control.
* Supporting the accurate forecasting of business.
* Period end reports to be completed on time for all hotels.
* Manage the purchase ledger and ensure invoices are entered onto the system regularly so suppliers are paid on time.
* Line management of the finance team and their ongoing engagement and development.
* Coaching and mentorship for the hotel's management team and rising supervisory team members.
What You\'ll Get In Return
* Competitive pay and package
* Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
* Continuous learning & development opportunities
* Free access to 24/7 employee assistance program
* Additional annual leave and family leave
* Service bonus for 5 and 10 years up to £1K
* Team Member of the month - £100 and Team Member of the year - £500
* Additional pension contribution
This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY, a hotel management company with a simple value: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels and aim to deliver excellent service to guests, owners, and team members.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Hospitality
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