Financial Controller

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Novotel Brisbane South Bank is seeking a Financial Controller who will join the hotel's leadership team, reporting to the General Manager, and oversee budgeting, planning, forecasting, P&L analysis, and KPI governance while guiding department leaders to exceed targets. The role requires hands-on hotel finance experience with systems such as Opera, Micros, Sun, and related tools, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with day to day controls, audits and training. In return you gain access to Accor's ALL Heartist benefits, development programs, and cross brand growth. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight hotel finance leadership, include quantified results, and show an inclusive mindset.

Company Description

Situated in the vibrant heart of Brisbane's Cultural Precinct near the beautiful South Bank Parklands, Novotel Brisbane South Bank places you, and our guests, just moments away from premier destinations such as the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, and the Queensland Art Gallery. With 238 premium rooms, conferencing facilities, and in house dining, we've consistently delivered award winning service since opening our doors in 2018. 

Job Description

The Financial Controller is directly accountable to the General Manager, and a key role in our hotels leadership team. You will oversee the hotel's financial performance, evaluating key performance indicators and advise department leaders how to meet, and exceed financial targets. The primary responsibilities of the role include: 

• Overall management of budgeting, planning, and forecasting for the hotel, including analysis and reporting for monthly and yearly results. 
• Monthly analysis and reporting of results, forecast, and P&L.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory systems and standards. 
• Provide appropriate training to hotel leaders & the finance team to ensure accuracy and financial integrity at all levels.

Qualifications

This role requires a specialised skill set, and will be a key strategic leader in the business. You must be able to demonstrate competence and expertise in financial processes of a hotels operations, and high level strategic thinking. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate: 

• Significant experience using hotel systems: Opera, Micros, Sun, PurchasePlus, Ready Workforce, Currency Select, Online Banking portals, and others as deemed necessary to support the performance of the hotel.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to provide high level analytical commentary. 
• Superior attention to detail and ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

• Access unforgettable experiences from day one with our ALL Heartist Benefits - with over 70 partners globally, across travel, gourmet dining, wellness, and sport. 
• Experience our hotels with preferential rates at Accor properties, as well as discounted rates for Family & Friends. 
• Reach your potential, with tailored development programs, and learning pathways delivered by Accor Academy. 
• Grow and create your path, with clear development pathways across more than 45 unique brands.

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the worlds largest hospitality companies, with over 5,800 hotels across 110 countries. Placing people at the heart of everything we do, we welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

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