Company Overview
The Spread Eagle Hotel is a charming 35-bedroom establishment located in the heart of Thame. Our hotel features a restaurant, bar, and a spacious function room, offering exceptional hospitality experiences in a welcoming environment. We are committed to providing outstanding service and creating memorable stays for our guests.
Financial Controller
A fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused finance professional to join a dynamic hospitality operation, working closely with the General Manager to drive financial performance, maximise profitability and support strategic decision-making.
The successful candidate will take ownership of all financial operations, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and insightful business analysis across the property.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly management accounts and financial reports
- Oversee all financial accounting processes and statutory reporting requirements
- Manage cash flow forecasting and banking relationships
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process
- Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability
- Manage payroll, credit control and accounts payable functions
- Produce benchmarking and commercial performance analysis
- Support business improvement projects, systems development and process enhancements
- Liaise with auditors and external stakeholders as required
The Ideal Candidate
- ATT qualified or in the process of qualifying
- Previous Financial Controller or senior finance leadership experience within hospitality
- Strong commercial awareness and business partnering skills
- Experience producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
- Proven ability to drive efficiencies and improve financial performance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to influence at all levels
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Supportive and collaborative leadership team
- Employee discounts and hospitality benefits
This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious hospitality finance professional looking to join an innovative and fast-paced hospitality environment.
For further information and a confidential discussion please contact Andrew MacLachlan on 01844 213661 or [email protected]
Pay: £15.00-£17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
