Hotel Financial Controller | Frankfurt / Hamburg | €65,000

I am seeking a Hotel Financial Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations for an international hospitality group with a presence across Germany. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role that sits at the heart of the hotel's finance function, connecting on-site operations with corporate reporting requirements.

Reporting to the Finance Business Partner – Germany and overseeing two direct reports, you will ensure the integrity of all financial reporting, lead the month-end close process, and act as the primary finance partner for the hotel's operational leadership.

Your Experience

• Hotel Finance: Minimum 2 years in financial management, ideally within hospitality or a service-based industry
• Qualifications: University degree-level education; part-qualified accountant profile welcome
• Reporting: Proven ability to produce accurate P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and VAT returns to strict deadlines
• Systems: Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems; strong Microsoft Office 365 skills
• Communication: Comfortable presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders across all levels
• Languages: Proficient in both written and spoken German; English required for corporate reporting

Your Responsibilities

• Operational Finance: Prepare bookkeeping entries and manage day-to-day financial reporting; oversee bank reconciliations, cash banking, and safeguarding of cash floats
• Month-End Close: Produce monthly P&Ls, balance sheet reconciliations, audit packs, and variance commentary to tight corporate deadlines
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Lead the preparation of hotel annual budgets and rolling forecasts; support the operations team with financial insights by department
• Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate preparation of VAT returns and city tax; assist with statutory reporting and internal/external audits
• Accounts Oversight: Coordinate accounts payable and receivable functions in support of the hotel operation
• Cash Flow Reporting: Prepare cash flow reports for corporate submission on schedule
• Banking: Act as the main point of contact for the hotel's bank
• Team Leadership: Supervise and support the finance assistant; ensure the team has the tools and guidance to fulfil their responsibilities

Perks and Benefits

• Leave: 30 days annual leave
• Pension: Company pension scheme
• Equipment: Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Location: Based on-site – Frankfurt or Hamburg
• Languages: German-speaking essential