Group Financial Controller

Job Description

Dakota Hotels are seeking a Group Financial Controller to take ownership of the financial control and management across our five hotels and be responsible for coaching and management of our finance team.This role will be based at our property in Manchester city centre, located at 29 Ducie Street, close to Piccadilly Station. There is the option of working from home one day per week, as well as the expectation to travel within the rest of the hotels in thegroup, visiting Leeds once a fortnight and our three Scottish hotels once a quarter.CONTRACT AND REWARDHighly competitive pay rate with a target-based bonus. Please provide salary expectations with your application. Package includes 5% company pension contribution, uniform allowance, and BUPA healthcare with an annual medical.The role carries a full-time permanent contract, working 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00.Benefits include:-Fantastic bedroom rates starting and discounts off dining at Dakota.-Access to our Employee Assistance Program ran by BHSF (up to March 2023) which includes free private mental health support and counselling, video GP consultation and private prescription services, and online fitness resources and health assessment as wellas access to the Smart Spending app to enjoy shopping discounts.- Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.-Accredited, certified training given on employment including in Fraud Prevention, GDPR, and Health & Safety.ABOUT DAKOTA HOTELSDakota is a growing UK-based lifestyle brand with five locations, known for our stylish hotels, bustling brasserie Grills and upscale cocktail Bars. Dakotas story started with two boutique hotels on the outskirts of Edinburgh, in South Queensferry, andGlasgow, in Eurocentral. We have now expanded into prime city centre locations in Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester.Dakota is synonymous for delivering attentive and genuine guest service. We attract hard-working individuals who are passionate about working to the highest standards.PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESReporting to the Group Finance Director, the primary responsibility for this role is to oversee and action all finance and accounting requirements for the five hotels within the group. Key responsibilities will include:- Overseeing the monthly reporting cycle, supporting the on-site accounts teams in producing the management accounts, and scrutinising the results- Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and the reporting of variances- Directly line managing on property accounting management, instilling strong lines of communication and collaboration- Completing balance sheet reviews with the onsite finance teams, highlighting, and managing risks to the business- Managing the preparation of the annual statutory accounts, VAT returns and other statutory reporting- Overseeing the production of all management information, improving the accuracy, efficiency, and relevance- Providing financial guidance to finance and non-finance team members- Consolidating and forecasting cashflows- Ensuring compliance with legislation and internal controls across the business- Work with the IT Manager to oversee the accounting systems, ensuring these are set up effectively- Being the main contact for auditors, co-ordinating the provision of information and responding to queriesAPPLICANT REQUIREMENTSOur brand has been awarded by the Caterer three years in a row as one of the top 15 places to work in hospitality and we are seeking an enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity. Additionally, the successful applicant will have/be:- Minimum of 5 years working experience in accounting and finance- Minimum of 2 years in managerial finance role- Experience working in practise (desired)- Experience working in the hospitality industry (desired)- Fully qualified in ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (part qualified nearing completion will be considered)- Experience in working with auditors and other external stakeholders- Expert level proficiency in using Excel- An organised individual who is proactive and works well with deadlines- An individual who possesses a high level of financial acumen and attention to detail, determined to always meet the financial objectives of the company.- A strong communicator with proven leadership skills and a demonstrable team player.- Successful candidates must demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for the role as well as their ability to show a long-term commitment to the brand as a real team playerAPPLYTo apply, please send us your up to date CV.For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit our:-Website-Instagram: @dakotahotelsuk or @dakotahotel_mcr-Trip Advisor: Dakota Manchester-Facebook page: Dakota Manchester