Financial Controller – The River Lee Hotel, Cork

An exciting opportunity is now available for an ambitious qualified accountant with a strong management accounting background to join The River Lee, a Doyle Collection hotel, as Financial Controller on a fixed term basis for a maternity cover.   

As Financial Controller, you will be a key member of The River Lee's senior management team.  Taking full responsibility for the reporting on and performance of the hotel, you will work closely with the General Manager and Heads of Department to drive both revenue performance and cost management in order to maximise hotel profitability. You will also take full ownership of the financial control environment in the hotel.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant with experience working in a similar role in a fast paced and innovative industry. This role will suit a candidate with a high degree of attention to detail who also enjoys working in a fast paced and dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities include;

Management of the finance function and team duties, on a day to day basis Overall responsibility for the preparation of the monthly management reporting pack,including analysis of and commentary on performance Annual Budgeting & weekly forecasting, partnering with general manager/heads of department to deliver budgets and forecasts that are both accurate and timely Participation at quarterly business reviews with the CEO, CFO and hotel management team Take full ownership for the proper operation of the financial control environment at hotel level, including cash handling, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, stock control Interaction with key Head Office functions including our Group Management Accountant, Group Treasury and Tax Manager, Internal Audit function Identifying improvements to systems, practices and procedures Support to the finance team, encouraging professional development Ensure Heads of Department are supported to undertake budget and forecast monitoring as part of the financial control framework Support head Office functions on an ad hoc basis, delivering strategic financial solutions

The perks of working as our Financial Controller:

• 29 days of holiday including public holidays, pro rata 
• Free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get you started and all day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers
• Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
• 50% off food when dining with the Doyle Collection
• Great location with easy access to public transport
• In-house training team dedicated to your personal development
• Reward and recognition programmes (earn bonuses, restaurant meals, overnight stays and extra days off!)
• Save money with our Cycle to Work scheme and plan for your future with our pension
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Plus more ...

As Financial Controller at The River Lee, you will be working for the family owned Doyle Collection Hotel group, which means there are plenty of opportunities for your career to grow in the UK and further afield in Ireland and the USA!

The River Lee

Set on the picturesque bend in the river, The River Lee is 'The Modern Face of Cork in the Heart of the City'. Cork, Irelands 'second city', is a lively cultural centre with art galleries, museums, theatres and a vibrant night life. The River Lee is one of Cork's leading business and social destinations comprising 182 bedrooms, NRG Fitness, 8 meeting event spaces, The Weir Rooms restaurant/bar river side terrace.

About The Doyle Collection

At the heart of our business is a warmth of service that stems from our family ownership, imbuing our properties with the familiarity of a member's club and the intimacy of a private home.

Each of our eight hotels  landmark buildings in unrivalled city locations, has its own distinct personality that is rooted in, and authentic to, its neighbourhood. Innovation and ongoing investment ensure a boutique, cosmopolitan yet local feel as seen in our cool destination restaurants, bars and event spaces while our heritage lends character to our vision of informal luxury, timeless style and the very best guest experience.

We are delighted that The Doyle Collection has been listed as one of the Best Large Workplaces 2017 and again in 2018.

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The Doyle Collection is an equal opportunities employer.