Job Description

This stunning four-star hotel is centrally located within Hull, on Ferensway, minutes from the train station and St Stephens Shopping Centre. The hotel is opposite the Hull Truck Theatre and is a short stroll to the bustling downtown and marina area. This contemporary-style hotel offers a stylish stay for corporate guests and also accommodates leisure guests and family stays with its spacious and relaxing environment.




The hotel boasts 165 bedrooms and a 1,000sqm ballroom for events and conferences. There is a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Grill offering hearty meals and a pleasurable atmosphere. Guests will enjoy relaxing with food and drinks in our lounge bar or may choose to visit our rooftop bar The Lexington for panoramic views of Hull and a handmade cocktail on the terrace.


The cluster is made up of DoubleTree by Hilton Hull, DoubleTree by Hilton Lincoln and Holiday Inn Express Grimsby.

What we're looking for:

We are seeking a candidate who has ideally worked in a leading finance position within the hospitality industry. Our Cluster Financial Controller will be personable, accountable, and demonstrate natural leadership abilities. You will enjoy coaching and mentoring department managers to increase their financial acumen and awareness. You will have sound knowledge of self-accounting practices, and will be able to demonstrate clearly that you have the capability to manage and lead the finance department.

Day in the life of:

You will be line managing a small finance team daily across three hotels to deliver timebound actions daily, weekly, and monthly. You will balance your role by acting reactively to daily tasks as well as leading with a strategic view working closely with the hotel General Managers and central management team to deliver to the hotel's and cluster financial KPI's. You will lead the three cluster hotels financial cost control initiatives and take an active leadership role in instilling robust practices among all three hotel operational teams.

Some of your ongoing tasks will include budgeting, forecasting, payroll, cost controls, accounting and reporting. Whilst you will receive the support and mentorship from a Group Finance Manager, you will be self-sufficient with your team in fully completing the hotel's/cluster finance duties including all the tasks listed within this job description.

Example key responsibilities:

Support the General Managers in leading each hotel's annual budget process. Ongoing cost controls, monitoring and auditing of processes and procedures. Providing coaching and training to management teams on cost control activity. Support the production of a monthly capex report. Management of payroll. Self-accounting processes. Responsible for the management accounts and the P&L, balance sheet and ledger control. Supporting the accurate forecasting of business. Period end reports to be completed on time for all hotels. Manage the purchase ledger and ensure invoices are entered onto the system regularly so suppliers are paid on time. Line management of the finance team and their ongoing engagement and development. Coaching and mentorship for the hotel's management team and rising supervisory team members. Line management of the finance team and their ongoing engagement and development. Coaching and mentorship for the hotel's management team and rising supervisory team members.

What you'll get in return:

Competitive pay and package Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio Continuous learning & development opportunities Free access to 24/7 employee assistance program Additional annual leave and family leave Service bonus for 5 and 10 years up to 1K Team Member of the month - 100 and Team Member of the year - 500 Additional pension contribution

This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY who is a hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.
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