Company Overview
The Hampton by Hilton Bath City opened its doors in February 2022. Containing 202 bedrooms within six stories is within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, perfectly situated to bring life and vibrancy to the Bath Conservation Area.
The hotel includes a lobby bar, 24-hour snacks, and a gym at street level, improving the public realm, the local streetscape, and the views from the hills. The building façade has been designed to maintain and complement the character and high-quality architecture of the area whilst bringing a modern twist. Our priority is on delivering an exceptional guest experience in a beautiful hotel.
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Financial Controller to oversee our financial operations at Hampton by Hilton Bath City. This role is vital in maintaining our financial health and supporting our mission to deliver outstanding guest experiences while adhering to the highest safety standards.
Financial Controller – The Role
People
· Leads and controls the Finance function of the property.
· Line manages Team Members within the Finance department, sharing best practice and knowledge within Hampton by Hilton brand standards.
· Works collaboratively with hotel Heads of Department to promote financial literacy and adherence to finance-related policies and procedures, including payments reconciliation and correct postings of payments to guest accounts.
· Ensures timely and accurate processing of payroll for the property.
· Seeks ways to maintain, improve and effectively work within the Finance department.
· Conducts on-the-job training and coaching in accordance with standards.
· Actively engages to promote Personal Development within the business.
Quality
· Implements and maintains acceptable accounting practices as required and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
· Develops and implements financial control procedures and systems to minimize risk; maintains records for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with legal regulations and contractual agreements.
· Monitors costs vs budgets within the hotel, providing timely and honest feedback to the General Manager where opportunities for improvement are identified.
· Manages hotel contracts, including vendor leases and service contracts.
· Ensures that all daily, weekly and monthly finance deadlines, tasks and processes have been complied with. These include, but are not limited to, all processes within the Income Audit, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Purchase Ordering and Payroll.
· Prepares complete management accounts pack for the property, including balance sheet reconciliations.
Profit
· Recommends actions to maximise financial returns.
· Updates and monitors hotel Profit and Loss forecasts.
· Monitors all hotel ledgers to minimize risk of bad debt.
· Conducts variance analysis to identify cost savings and productivity opportunities for departmental heads.
What we need from you
· A minimum of 3 years’ experience in hotel accounting or audit experience, with at least 1 year in an Assistant Financial Controller role demonstrating a proven track record in self-accounting properties.
· Ability to work well within a small team, leading an assistant and ensuring all members of the Finance team have the tools and training to exceed.
· A technical mindset, with the ability to appropriately interrogate new systems to enable best use.
· Advanced Microsoft Excel ability.
· Bachelor’s degree or higher education qualification or equivalent in Accounting or Finance preferred.
· Confidence in challenging departmental heads, and conducting honest conversations when needed.
· Strong financial and commercial acumen gained within the hospitality industry.
· Exceptional communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
· Flexible and results driven, with the ability to adapt to continuously-changing business dynamics.
Work Location: In person
