Financial Controller

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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is seeking a seasoned Financial Controller to lead the hotel finance function, partner with the Executive Leadership Team and drive commercial performance on site in Queenstown. You will oversee the finance team, deliver accurate weekly to annual reports, manage budgeting forecasting and cash flow, produce monthly management accounts and owner reports, ensure NZ taxation and statutory compliance, and oversee AP, AR and payroll while strengthening internal controls and guiding capital expenditure and audits. The ideal candidate has a tertiary qualification in accounting or finance, CA or CPA, at least five years in a senior finance role in hospitality, and hands on experience with hotel systems and Excel. To apply, tailor your CV and cover letter to demonstrate strategic impact, cost control success, and leadership of a high performing team, show you can influence operations and collaborate across departments, highlight NZ regulatory knowledge and timely owner reporting, and express enthusiasm for joining Novotel Queenstown and our inclusive culture; CV and cover letter required.

Company Description

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the hotel's finance function and partner with the Executive Leadership Team to drive business performance.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for the overall financial management of the hotel, ensuring compliance with New Zealand legislation and owner reporting requirements while supporting operational excellence across the business.

Job Description

About the Role

Reporting directly to the General Manager you will be responsible for:

• Leading the Finance Department and overseeing all financial operations.

• Preparing accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.

• Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow.

• Producing monthly management accounts and owner reports.

• Ensuring compliance with New Zealand taxation, financial reporting and statutory obligations.

• Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight and banking functions.

• Monitoring internal controls and implementing continuous process improvements.

• Partnering with department leaders to improve financial performance and cost control.

• Managing annual budgets, external audits and capital expenditure.

• Building, mentoring and developing the Finance team.

• Supporting strategic decision-making through financial analysis and commercial insights.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.

• CA /CPA professional qualification (or equivalent).

• At least five years’ experience in Financial Controller, Finance Manager or senior finance role in hospitality will be advantageous.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting.

• Sound understanding of New Zealand financial, taxation and employment legislation.

• Experience using hotel financial systems, ERP platforms and MS Excel (experience with SUN Systems, Opera PMS, Purchase Plus or similar is advantageous).

• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Proven ability to lead teams and influence operational decision-making.

Additional Information

Why work for Novotel, Queenstown?

• Staff meals provided while on shift

• Uniforms provided, washed and laundered daily.

• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide

• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus

• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

• Full time 40 hours per week. 

Place of employment is Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

6 Earl St  Queenstown

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.

CV & Cover letter please