Finance Operations Manager

Discover Sofitel Sydney Wentworth – Where Heritage Meets Modern Luxury

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Sydney’s first international five-star hotel, is an icon of Australian hospitality and a landmark of culture and creativity in the heart of the city. The hotel holds a special place in Sydney’s story, with a rich heritage that continues to shape its character and reputation both locally and internationally. Guided by Sofitel’s signature French elegance and the vibrant energy that surrounds it, the experience feels refined and distinctly Sydney.

Featuring 436 beautifully redesigned rooms and suites, an exclusive executive lounge, 14 versatile event spaces including one of Sydney’s largest ballrooms, and four award-winning dining venues, each reflecting Sydney’s evolving culinary scene, we are missing one key ingredient for our continued success… you.

We are seeking a full time Finance Operations Manager to join our dedicated Finance team. This role is primarily responsible for payroll operations, while also providing flexible, cross-functional support across broader finance activities as required to support operational needs.

What you'll be doing: 

• End-to-end payroll processing using Ready Workforce, including timesheets, rosters, variations, and employee changes
• Prepare payroll reports, journals, reconciliations, and audit documentation
• Ensure compliance with Awards, Fair Work requirements, and payroll tax obligations
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records and respond to payroll queries in a timely manner
• Support payroll audits, year-end processing, payroll tax submissions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Attend payroll review meetings providing insights and reporting
• Assist with credit card reconciliations and cashiering duties
• Provide cross-functional support across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable as required
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Support finance controls, compliance, and operational processes

Your keys to success in this role include:

• Strong foundation in finance operations within a hotel or hospitality environment
• End-to-end payroll experience in a large or multi-site hospitality setting (preferred)
• Sound understanding of Modern Awards and Fair Work requirements
• High attention to detail with strong numerical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach to payroll queries
• Ability to work collaboratively across finance and operational teams

Why Join Sofitel Sydney Wentworth?

We value our people and offer:

• Global discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more across 100+ Accor hotels and partner venues worldwide
• Generous leave entitlements, including birthday leave, exam leave and up to 12 weeks parental leave
• 30% team member dining discount across our signature venues: Tilda, Bar Tilda, Delta Rue and Wentworth Bar
• Career development opportunities within a globally recognised luxury hospitality brand
• Ongoing learning and development, working alongside industry leaders
• Onsite perks including laundered uniforms, complimentary nespresso coffee, $2 barista-made coffee, a $5 staff lunch buffet, and discounted city parking
• A complimentary hotel stay package to celebrate your work anniversary
• Free 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential wellbeing support

Please note that full working rights in Australia are required for this role.