The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the hotel, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with financial regulations, and the efficient management of financial resources. This role is critical in supporting the hotel's strategic objectives through robust financial planning and analysis.
Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Oversee all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Ensure the accuracy of financial statements in accordance with company policy.
• Cost Control: Monitor and manage costs to ensure profitability, including departmental expense control, payroll management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Audit & Compliance: Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, including VAT, tax filings, and audits. Prepare for and coordinate internal and external audits.
• Strategic Planning: Work closely with the General Manager and department heads to provide financial insights that drive strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the finance team, providing training, support, and mentorship to enhance performance and professional growth.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary financial liaison with group colleagues, and other key stakeholders, providing transparent and insightful financial reports.

About The Role
The Hotel Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations and strategy of the hotel. This role requires a deep understanding of financial management, accounting principles, and hospitality industry dynamics. The Financial Controller ensures the financial integrity of the hotel, provides accurate financial reporting, and supports the hotel’s financial planning and budgeting processes.
Required Criteria

• A professional accounting qualification, such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CPA,
• Candidate must have relevant hotel accounts experience
Candidate must be based in Ireland and available for in person interview

Skills Needed
Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Bank reconciliation, Credit Control
About The Company
The Louis Fitzgerald Group offers all of our customers a warming welcome, quality service, and superb accommodation.
The Louis Fitzgerald Group is one of Ireland’s largest privately-owned hospitality groups. Oozing with Irish culture the group has over 19 pubs, restaurants, and hotels located in the heart of Dublin and its surrounds.
This includes some of Ireland’s most famous landmark premises such as An Poitin Stil, a memorabilia pub, where you will find many of Ireland’s most prized artifacts. The multi-award-winning Stag’s Head, and Kehoes Pub, are a haven for locals and tourists.
In short, we pride ourselves on our reputable name within the hospitality industry.
Company Culture
With over 19 pubs, restaurants and 2 hotels the Fitzgerald Group prides itself on its great reputation within the hospitality industry in offering all of our customers a warming welcome, quality service and superb accommodation.
Our current vacancies can open a window of many opportunities within the group to the right candidate.
All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop to their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency that will mark The Fitzgerald Group as a place to return to.
Company Benefits

Salary
Not disclosed