Assistant Financial Controller

Sofitel Melbourne On Collins stands as the pinnacle of luxury in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant city center. Combining French elegance with modern luxury, we offer unparalleled experiences for our guests, from exquisite dining to immersive cultural events.

Experience unparalleled luxury at the prestigious Paris End of Collins, nestled in the heart of Melbourne's vibrant theatre and business districts. Our exquisite 5-star hotel features 363 rooms, each offering breathtaking views of the iconic Melbourne skyline.

Elegantly Chic Venue Spaces:

• Explore our collection of 12 elegantly chic and versatile venue spaces tailored to meet your every need. Whether hosting grand events for up to 1,000 guests in our prestigious Grand Ballroom or conducting intimate executive meetings, each space is meticulously crafted to surpass expectations.

Restaurants, Bars & Events venues: 

• No35 Restaurant: Indulge your senses with sophisticated modern dining infused with vibrant contemporary French flair at No35 restaurant.
• Atrium Bar on 35: Discover refined exclusivity as you savor unique signature cocktails amidst an elegant ambiance at Atrium Bar on 35.
• Club Lounge: Immerse yourself in an elevated French joie-de-vivre experience at our exclusive Club Lounge, reserved for our esteemed club guests.

As the Assistant Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Financial Controller in all aspects of financial operations within the hotel. You will oversee day-to-day financial processes, ensure compliance with Accor and Sofitel policies, and provide leadership to the Finance and Purchasing team. Your responsibilities will include preparing accurate financial and management reports, assisting in budget preparation, ensuring internal controls, and supporting departmental profitability through cost-effective measures and reporting.

You will work closely with all department heads, providing financial insights and training, monitoring revenue and expenditure, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal audit requirements. In the absence of the Financial Controller, you will assume full responsibility for the finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and collaborative finance professional with strong analytical and leadership skills to contribute to the operational success and financial integrity of the hotel.

Minimum of 5 years experience in Finance, in a variety of roles

Hotel experience is a must

Analytical approach to problem solving, strong business acumen, strong numerical reasoning

Ability to work cohesively as part of a team

Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing

Experience in Sun Systems, Opera cloud preferred

Full working rights in Australia

Benefits and Perks:

Sofitel Melbourne on Collins provides ambassadors career development opportunities within the hotel and wider Accor Group. We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

We live by our Heartist principles, that is, the heart and art of human connection. Understanding people is our business and putting people at the heart of our organisation is how we make decisions. We want every ambassador to feel valued, inspired and to strive for greatness every day.

We offer our Heartists:

• Build a career with the largest hotel group in the Pacific
• Central accessible location in Melbourne's CBD
• Complimentary hotel stay package for your work anniversary
• Worldwide employee and family and friends benefits at Accor Hotels