Financial Controller

Hospitality is a Work of Heart at Accor. Everything we do, we do to help our guests and our people feel welcome and feel valued to give them the best experience possible. 

Batman's Hill on Collins is a 4-star Accor hotel in Melbourne, offering an ideal city stay for corporate, leisure and group travel guests. We are conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, right opposite Southern Cross Station with easy access to public transport. Along with 190 guest rooms, we offer our guests and visitors a restaurant, lounge bar, in-room dining, and a fully equipped conference centre with multiple function spaces.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will be part of the Executive Leadership team, playing a key role in leading and implementing all financial functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and providing strategic financial guidance to support decision making.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Assistant Financial Controller or highly proficient Finance Manager to join our hotel and the Accor group. Bring your senior leadership skills and financial and strategic guidance into a supportive environment, where your knowledge, attention to detail, and team support will be highly valued. We are open to some level of flexible work hours and working from home arrangements, in line with business needs.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Controller to join our dynamic team in Melbourne, Australia. As a key leader in our Executive team, you will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and the overall financial health of our organisation.

• Provide financial leadership and oversee all facets of finance for the hotel, fostering strong relationships with internal teams to uphold seamless financial operations and meet all compliance requirements
• Develop and implement effective strategies to enhance profitability, develop comprehensive budgets and forecasts, and provide insightful financial analysis to guide business decisions.
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of all financial reporting (weekly, monthly, annual) for Accor, Owners, and statutory bodies.
• Prepare and present financial reporting at monthly Owner meetings and for other stakeholders
• Closely monitor internal controls and ensure full adherence to Accor's financial policies, local legislation, and statutory requirements, mitigating financial risks.
• Oversee general accounting functions and provide coaching to Heads of Department to improve and develop financial acumen in each department
• Collaborate with other departments to drive financial efficiency and support strategic initiatives

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA) preferred
• Minimum 5 years' experience in financial management, preferably within a hotel environment
• Strong knowledge of Australian financial regulations, tax laws, superannuation, long service leave, National Employment Standards and the Hospitality Industry (General) Award, and compliance requirements
• Proficient in accounting software and MS Office suite, particularly Excel; knowledge of SUN, WageEasy, HumanForce, Purchase Plus and/or RMS will be highly regarded
• Familiarity with Australian Accounting Standards and IFRS
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful strategic information and actionable processes
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience in managing and developing teams
• Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• In-depth knowledge of internal controls and risk management practices
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organisatio
• Strong personal integrity, and the ability to manage workload to meet tight deadlines
• Full Australian working rights – we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. With 5400+ Hotels across 110+ countries, the opportunities to grow your career are endless!

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/ 

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