Cluster Cost Controller

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee Aimbridge Hospitality. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotels employment policies and practices including hiring firing discipline staffing compensation benefits and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International Inc.

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Cluster Cost Controller to join our Finance team in this role you will be responsible for optimizing cost control processes across our hotel cluster. You will directly contribute to efficiency profitability and compliance of our hotels and supporting outlets.

Our cluster includes:
Marriott Ghent
Residence Inn by Marriott Ghent
Courtyard by Marriott Ghent (opening October 2025)

A peek behind the scenes of your role
As a Cluster Cost Controller you will be the financial partner of our F&B Procurement and Operations teams. You will ensure costs are monitored and analyzed processes are harmonized and improvements are implemented. You will report directly to the Director of Finance.

Your responsibilities include:
Leading inventory and stock control for F&B housekeeping maintenance and other stores.
Analyzing cost ratios (food beverage consumables) investigating variances and recommending improvements.
Reviewing supplier pricing and supporting competitive purchasing.
Collaborating with Chefs and F&B Managers on menu costing recipe standardization and portion control.
Creating and maintaining purchase order tracking tools and monitoring budgets.
Supporting month-end closing and financial reporting together with the Finance team.
Implementing digital solutions and dashboards for cost monitoring.
Training teams and promoting cost awareness across the cluster.

What do you bring
Strong analytical and numerical skills with an interest in accounting functions.
Proficient in Excel and reporting tools.
Clear and constructive communicator with internal and external partners.
Ambitious result-oriented and accurate.
Taking responsibility for the accuracy of your work.
A team player who shares knowledge and supports colleagues.
Flexible in time management and job content.
Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken).
Not required but considered an asset:

Experience with Opera Symphony Lightspeed Venice or Birchstreet.
Previous experience in hotel operations.

What do we offer
At Ghent Marriott you will work in a warm and professional environment within an international network. We invest in your development and ensure a positive work experience.

You will receive:
A full-time role (38h/week) Monday through Friday.
A competitive salary with additional benefits such as meal vouchers and DKV hospitalization insurance.
Growth and development opportunities within an international hotel network.
The chance to shape processes and have a real impact across multiple hotels.
A dynamic work environment in the hospitality sectorwhere finance and guest experience meet.
A supportive and ambitious team where collaboration is key.

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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