Financial Controller
Job No:
STAM2022190622
Location:
Brisbane
We Call Upon the Righteous Knight to Join Us!
Stamford Plaza, one of Brisbane's finest five star hotels is now searching for a highly skilled and passionate Financial Controller to perform an integral management role overseeing all finance and accounting functions.
This rare opportunity encompasses the financial management of an iconic hotel coupled with the management of a highly skilled and dynamic team.
About you
To be successful in securing this unique leadership role you will be tertiary qualified and have extensive working knowledge of accounting procedures, with at least 5 years leading a Finance Team in hospitality or an equivalent environment. The role will require an exceptional level of communication, organisation, and attention to detail, along with problem-solving abilities.
In addition, you will have experience with Opera (Hotel Property Management System) and SunSystems accounting systems as well as proven proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Previous experience in the same or similar role is essential.
The successful applicant will:
- Effectively manage the financial reporting process and influence the overall hotel performance
- Ensure the integrity and viability of business proposals, short and long term, and prioritise resources to optimise the divisional performance
- Ensure the provision of strong governance controls
- Be the commercial conscience of the Leadership Team and assist in transformational projects
- Initiate and maintain effective control procedures to ensure all assets, liabilities, income, and expenses are accurately recorded
- Preparation, review, and analysis of daily, weekly and end of period management reports
- Compile and analyse financial information
- Analyse and control expenditures of all departments to ensure compliance with budgetary requirements
- Collaborate with each department head on the financial performance of their outlets
- Completion of budgets and forecasts
- Mentor and motivate Finance Team members
- Ensure a continuous training program for all Finance staff
About Stamford Hotels and Resorts
Stamford Hotels and Resorts, a part of the Stamford Group, manages the Group’s portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in Australia and New Zealand. The hotel portfolio consists of nearly 1800 rooms and over 1000 employees. In addition to the hotels, the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally, and is involved in the development of high end luxury residential units in Australia.
At Stamford Hotels and Resorts, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain, develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. In our pursuit for excellence, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking, challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, respect and integrity among our employees, business partners and the larger community.
Culture and Benefits
- The opportunity to work with industry professionals in an exciting Hotel environment;
- Tailored coaching and mentoring program;
- Daily staff meal;
- Food & Beverage discounts in all F&B outlets within the Hotel;
- Competitive salary;
- Head of Department Performance Incentives
- On-site parking.
If this sounds like you and where you want to be then you are seeking a rewarding role, please apply now.
We thank you in advance for your interest in this position, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
The successful applicant must hold or be willing to obtain a National Police Clearance prior to commencement.
Stamford Hotels and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer