Hotel Financial Controller | Frankfurt / Hamburg | €65,000
Full Time/Permanent
Management
£50,000 to £74,999
£52.7k - 61.5k per year + .
International
Hamburg
NS999955571
14-04-2026 09:22 AM
12/05/2026 09:22
Hotel Financial Controller | Frankfurt / Hamburg | €65,000
I am seeking a Hotel Financial Controller to take ownership of the day-to-day financial operations for an international hospitality group with a presence across Germany. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role that sits at the heart of the hotel's finance function, connecting on-site operations with corporate reporting requirements.
Reporting to the Finance Business Partner – Germany and overseeing two direct reports, you will ensure the integrity of all financial reporting, lead the month-end close process, and act as the primary finance partner for the hotel's operational leadership.
Your Experience
- Hotel Finance: Minimum 2 years in financial management, ideally within hospitality or a service-based industry
- Qualifications: University degree-level education; part-qualified accountant profile welcome
- Reporting: Proven ability to produce accurate P&Ls, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and VAT returns to strict deadlines
- Systems: Experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems; strong Microsoft Office 365 skills
- Communication: Comfortable presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders across all levels
- Languages: Proficient in both written and spoken German; English required for corporate reporting
Your Responsibilities
- Operational Finance: Prepare bookkeeping entries and manage day-to-day financial reporting; oversee bank reconciliations, cash banking, and safeguarding of cash floats
- Month-End Close: Produce monthly P&Ls, balance sheet reconciliations, audit packs, and variance commentary to tight corporate deadlines
- Forecasting & Budgeting: Lead the preparation of hotel annual budgets and rolling forecasts; support the operations team with financial insights by department
- Compliance: Ensure timely and accurate preparation of VAT returns and city tax; assist with statutory reporting and internal/external audits
- Accounts Oversight: Coordinate accounts payable and receivable functions in support of the hotel operation
- Cash Flow Reporting: Prepare cash flow reports for corporate submission on schedule
- Banking: Act as the main point of contact for the hotel's bank
- Team Leadership: Supervise and support the finance assistant; ensure the team has the tools and guidance to fulfil their responsibilities
Perks and Benefits
- Leave: 30 days annual leave
- Pension: Company pension scheme
- Equipment: Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Location: Based on-site – Frankfurt or Hamburg
- Languages: German-speaking essential
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