Financial Controller - Killarney based Hotel role
We are currently seeking an experienced and commercially astute Financial Controller to join our Clients senior management team. This is a key leadership role within the hotel, ideal for a motivated finance professional with strong technical expertise and hands-on hospitality experience who is passionate about driving financial performance, efficiency, and profitability.
About the Role:
As Financial Controller, you will play a critical role in overseeing the financial health of the hotel. You will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and insightful analysis to support strategic decision-making. Working closely with the General Manager and departmental heads, you will help ensure strong cost control, compliance, and continuous improvement across all areas of the business.
This role is perfectly suited to someone who is detail-oriented, commercially minded, and enthusiastic about implementing positive change in a dynamic hotel environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and oversee all financial records of the hotel
- Prepare detailed monthly management accounts, including P&L statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and owners’ packs
- Produce monthly financial reports and manage payroll submissions
- Reconcile daily revenue reports to banking and investigate and resolve variances with relevant departments
- Prepare weekly bank reconciliations
- Control and prepare weekly cost management reports and daily flash reports
- Ensure effective control and management of the hotel’s sales ledger
- Produce ad-hoc financial reports and analysis as required by management or ownership
- Support department heads with financial insight, budgeting, and cost control initiatives
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience in a similar Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within a 4* hotel or hospitality environment
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with excellent analytical skills
- Experience working with hotel and finance systems such as Sage, Hotsoft, and Alkimii
- Advanced Excel skills, including complex spreadsheets and financial modelling
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly and logically to both finance and non-finance teams
- High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a proactive, trustworthy approach
- A positive attitude with enthusiasm for change and continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
Our Client is committed to excellence, teamwork, and delivering outstanding guest experiences. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive and professional workplace where employees are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.
Apply Today!
If you are a commercially driven finance professional with a passion for hospitality and a desire to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV including Reference details to richard@rlconsult.com