Regional Financial Controller

ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for an energetic and motivated full time Regional Financial Controller to join the leadership team at Focus Hotels Management.

Working directly with both the hotel management teams and Group Finance Director, this role will involve heading up and supporting the financial reporting and controls of the hotel businesses.

This is very much a high visibility, proactive, commercial/operational finance role requiring a confident, collaborative approach as well as the ability to challenge the norm. As Regional Financial Controller you will have responsibility for all accounting records, controls and management information. With excellent commercial acumen you will oversee the production of forecasts whilst ensuring that the hotels achieve their financial targets.

JOB PURPOSE
To provide a commercially focussed, high quality financial service and strong internal control environment for the business while enabling each hotel to comply with customer service and statutory requirements.
Prepare and oversee the production of complete, reliable and timely financial statements (primarily P&L, but supporting finance colleagues with balance sheet and cash flow schedules and reports) or actuals, forecasts and budgets.You will need demonstrate thorough and practical understanding of P&L Reporting as well as the separate companies Balance Sheets and Bank Reporting requirements.Identify opportunities for the business to exceed the profitability targets for each hotel, whilst ensuring financial statements are prudently prepared.Ensure that there is an effective culture of strong internal controls within each and adherence to the policies contained in the Financial Policy and Procedures Manual and instructions issued over time.To support and develop the financial awareness of colleagues in hotels and in the Centre.Actively manage and contribute to payroll controls throughout the region to ensure month on month improvement and efficiency.

COMPETENCIES & SKILLS REQUIRED
Experience of using accounting software packagesGood technical/analytical skillsExperience of using PMS systemsDrive for results and commercial awarenessSelf-motivated and proactiveExcellent planning and organisation skillsGood verbal and written communicatorEnthusiastic and works well under pressureAbility to resolve issues

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