Financial Controller, The Savoy Hotel
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14 hours ago
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Job Summary
Job Title: Financial Controller
Department: Finance
Inspired and Supported by: Director of Finance and Business Support
As part of The Savoys exciting journey it is now seeking a charismatic Financial Controller. Reporting to the Director of Finance & Business Support who reports to the Managing Director.
Londons original luxury hotel The Savoy has for over 130 years been at the forefront of what the luxury hospitality sector has to offer. With the world renowned American Bar three iconic restaurants including Gordon Ramseys Michelin-starred Restaurant 1890 and a range of unrivalled guest services the Savoy is an internationally recognised and respected luxury brand.
Backed by two prestigious investors and operated by the globally acclaimed Fairmont part of Accor The Savoy is currently undergoing a major refurbishment throughout its 263 rooms. This significant investment continues to see The Savoy positioned as the pre-eminent venue for truly experiencing the absolute best that luxury hospitality can offer.
You will be accountable for:
- Managing day-to-day finance leading a team of c10 talented finance professionals
- Ownership of all operational aspects of finance across the Balance Sheet P&L and Cashflow
- The month-end process from start to finish
- Lender Reporting Covenant reporting
- Statutory reporting Working with external advisors when required
- Ensuring the appropriate Control environment is in place
- Leading the development and improvement of processes controls and systems
- Variance analysis and reporting on trends
- KPI Reporting
- Oversight of capital expenditure on monthly and ad hoc basis
- Reviewing and authorising relevant areas i.e. POs and Expenses refunds allowances banking transactions as required by Company policy
- Quarterly/ monthly VAT returns within the set deadlines by HMRC
- Year-end audit requirements lead liaison with external auditors
- Internal audit self-assessment and ensuring compliance with requirements
- Balance sheet reconciliations and consolidation
- Overall controller for CAPEX / FF&E
- Managing key relationships and processes for the ongoing capital projects
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Coaching and developing the finance team
- Supporting the Director of Finance in ad hoc project requests
Qualifications :
What you will need to do in this role
- ACA CIMA or ACCA qualified having already moved into industry.
- In-depth experience of either delivering as part of an operational finance team or of leading the function in hotel or similar environment.
- Demonstrably exceptional communication skills. Easily able to engage with a wide range of finance and non-finance stakeholders and colleagues.
- The drive and energy to deliver exceptional performance.
- High levels of emotional intelligence.
- A genuine interest in the luxury hospitality sector.
- Happy to be hands and comfortable getting hands dirty within a fast paced SME.
- Polished presentable and able to represent the brand in the appropriate manner.
- Looking to join a vibrant engaging team and participate in hotel wide activities.
This is a rare opportunity to join a wonderful British luxury brand partnering the leadership team and playing a key role in its exciting growth plans.
We believe in flexibility and multi-skilling and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.
Additional Information :
Whats in it for you
- Competitive salary and additional service charge
- Life insurance and pension
- 31 days of holiday (including public holidays)
- Exclusive discounts:
- Savoy Fairmont Raffles and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included)
- 50% off at American & Beaufort Bars Afternoon Tea spa florist and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants
- 20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890
- Free stay for two at The Savoy after successful probation
- Colleague restaurant gym interfaith prayer room and wellness room
- Laundry services
- Cashback for wellbeing/healthcare expenses; HSF & Perkbox
- Employee assistance program
- Virgin Active and The Gym Group membership discounts
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Season ticket loan for commuting
- Annual optician reimbursements of 100
- Local discounts for F&B and retail
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Sage
- Regulatory Reporting
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Budgeting
- ERP Systems
- Financial Management
About Company
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a com ... View more
