Assistant Financial Controller - Food & Beverage

Embark on a journey of luxury and excellence with Sydney’s iconic first international 5-star hotel! Sofitel Sydney Wentworth offers an unforgettable luxury escape, where guests discover the perfect blend of the French Zest and Sofitel luxury. 

We have recently undergone a complete transformation enhancing all the hotel facilities to continue delivering an outstanding luxury service to our guests. We provide an all-encompassing experience where entertainment, leisure, dinning, conferencing and unparalleled hospitality will converge seamlessly, transcending traditional hotel boundaries.

We're setting new standards in the Australian hospitality scene and we are seeking for talented Ambassadors to help craft a unique experience where luxury reaches new heights. 

Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for assisting in the daily operation of the Finance Department, processing the hotel payroll & accounts payables accurately, maintaining timely payroll records and resolving staff queries. 

Your role will involve managing the following tasks:

• Assisting with the compilation of the annual budgets and monthly forecasting, ensuring that all Department Managers have complete and equal input.
• Assist Department Managers to develop effective measures to enhance their department’s profitability
• Preparation of weekly rolling forecast and payroll reports
• Ensure the cash handling procedures and policies of the Hotel are strictly adhered to
• Develop and monitor all financial systems, with a focus on Food & Beverage, with a view to improving and streamlining procedures
• Responsible for the monitoring and checking of all audits relating to financial standards and procedures
• Supply all F&B departments with accurate statistical information on a timely basis
• Supervise the processing of Accounts Payables and Payroll for the Food & Beverage department
• Ensure that policies and procedures set by Accor are implemented and internal controls are operating effectively

• Prior experience in a hotel environment would set you up for success, ideally in high-volume food and beverage operations
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the box
• Relevant degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field

We offer industry leading rewards such as;

• Collaborative and supportive environment. Please note that this is an on-site role, requiring direct collaboration with food and beverage departments.
• Industry benefits from Day 1 including exclusive discounts on accommodation, dining, bars and more in over 100 countries with Accor Hotels and our partners.
• Progressive leave policies including birthday leave, exam leave and 10 weeks parental leave.
• We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know. 
• Most importantly - learn from industry experts with opportunities for development. We genuinely care about your success and want to help you grow!

Are you the finance operator we are looking for? If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we invite you to apply and we will be in touch to explore where a career with Sofitel Sydney Wentworth could take you.