Financial Controller

This is a senior position in the organization of which the duties and responsibilities will reflect accordingly. The candidate will be responsible and accountable for the financial management of the hotel operation. The candidate will work in conjunction with the Hotel General Manager at a senior capacity. The job description can be catagorised into three broad areas:   Management Function   This is a key role of the Financial Controller and involves working with the Senior Management and Heads of Departments to ensure targets in the various Financial areas are met and controlled.   Responsibilities will include:   -         Participation in all Senior Management meetings of the Hotel. -         Maximisation of Gross Profits Percentage in Food and Beverage areas. -         Control and reporting of wages percentage within the various departments. -         Maximising of Room Revenue through contribution to Yield Manager. -         Purchasing, ensure the relevant controls are in place for the purchasing and delivering of all hotel products. -         Control and reporting on overhead levels through the Hotel.   Accounting Function   The Financial Controller will have ultimate responsibility for all accounting functions within the Hotel, and with the assistance of the Accounts staff, the responsibilities will include:-   -         Preparation of weekly and monthly management accounts and cash flow statements to agreed deadline. -         Set up, implementation and maintenance of all accounting and internal control records. -         Gain an understanding of key hospitality software and systems to ensure to ensure efficient income control procedures are in place for all departments within the Hotel. -         Overseeing cash management and security of cash within the premises. -         Preparation of annual budgets to detailed specification including weekly and monthly formats. -         Setting and ensuring achievements of various management targets within the Hotel. -         Familiarisation of IT systems and packages throughout the Hotel to work with external IT support.   Corporate Function   Dealing with all external matters pertaining to the Company including: -   -         Banking, Hotel Insurance, external auditors and company solicitors. -         Input into Group planning   Competencies and Experience -         ACCA, ICAI, CIMA or equivalent qualification -         3+ years Experience in a Financial Controller or equivalent senior role -         Experience in managing and motivating line management -         Ability to clearly and concisely communicate financial matters to department managers -         High degree of computer literacy. -         Highly motivated, self-starter willing to meet strict deadlines and time constraints. -         Excellent written and oral communication   Benefits -         Complimentary use of in house Gym facilities -         Complimentary meals provided during working hours -         Discounted Health Insurance -         Active Social Club with Annual BBQ and Christmas Party    A proud member of the Irish Hotel Federation Quality Employers Programme, the Hodson Bay Hotel Group provides many development opportunities for motivated and efficient people in all departments. We aim to foster a positive team spirit and enjoyable working environment through mutual respect and trust.