Financial Controller - Anner Hotel

Financial Controller - Anner Hotel

About The Anner Hotel

The Anner Hotel is a 4 star hotel located in Thurles, mid-way between the cities of Cork and Dublin and is only 1.5 hours from all major cities. In the heart of Tipperary, the Anner Hotel offers great accommodation with 92 guest rooms all tastefully decorated in restful tones, fine casual dining in Ed Bistro and Seasons Restaurant, private dining, conference suites and an extensive award-winning Leisure Centre with an 18-metre pool.

Role and Responsibilities:

Oversee and control all aspects of the Finance function of the Hotel.

· Work closely with the General Manager and the Senior team ensuring all HOD’s are aware of expected KPI’s including wages, GP’S and departmental margins.

· Prepare Monthly Management Accounts to strict deadlines which include Profit & Loss, KPI’S, Balance Sheet reconciliation, and Cashflow forecast.

· Lead review and update forecasts for both revenue and costs. Identify risks and opportunities that may affect the financial performance of the hotel.

· Prepare costings of all Capital projects for approval by Head Office.

· Monitor all Group internal controls to ensure they are being maintained and robust.

· Maximise profitability of the Hotel through commercial awareness, strict controls and input into key strategic decisions.

· Manage Cashflows ensuring bank payments fall within schedule.

· Income Audit management ensuring accuracy and no leakage of cash.

· Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis for Management and Head office.

· Preparation of annual Budgets

· Responsible for annual Audit and maintenance of files for Group internal review.

About this role

Candidate Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA qualified with minimum 5 years post qualification experience.

· Excellent excel skills, computer literate with multiple systems experience – Sage, Hotsoft, Procure Wizard and Timepoint

· Previous experience in hospitality is an advantage

· Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills

· Able to coach team members

· Well-presented and approachable with impeccable attention to detail essential for this role

Perks and Benefits of working at the Anner Hotel

• Very competitive salary dependent on experience and qualifications

• Career progression opportunities across the Windward group

• Access to discounted room rates within the Windward Hotel Portfolio

• Employee Assistance Programme & Digital Wellness Programme

• Complimentary meals on duty

• Discounted Friends and Family rates

• Training and development opportunities dedicated to your career path

• Employee awards & staff recognition scheme including employee of the month and team appreciation days

About Windward Management.

The Anner Hotel is managed by Windward Management. Windward Management is a team of highly experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approx. 2,000 keys* in Ireland and Continental Europe. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners

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What you will need

Required criteria

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA qualified with minimum 5 years post qualification experience.

Desired criteria

• Excellent excel skills, computer literate with multiple systems experience – Sage, Hotsoft, Procure Wizard and Timepoint

Skills needed for this job opportunity

Budget Control

Cost Management

Accounts Payable

Bank reconciliation

Cash Management

Business Awareness