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Restaurant - Food Service
Assistant Financial Controller
Restaurant - Food Service
#674836
Remote / WFH
Job Description
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Company Description
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Assistant Financial Controller to support the Financial Controller across a cluster of properties.
This is a key leadership role within the Finance team, responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the hotels, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reporting, controls, and compliance. You will work closely with operational leaders across the cluster to drive profitability, efficiency, and performance.
This role is based in Queenstown, at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, and will provide exposure to multiple brands and operational teams across the region. Preferable start date for the role is mid April 2026.
Job Description
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a hands-on role in managing financial operations, ensuring strong internal controls, accurate reporting, and effective cash flow management.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily finance operations including AP, AR, payroll, cash handling and cash flow
Ensure ledgers, controls and Accor finance policies are fully compliant
Manage debtors, credit approvals, collections and Owner payments
Prepare weekly, monthly and annual financial reports, including operating statements, forecasts and wage analysis
Assist with budgets, forecasts, year-end accounts and audits
Partner with Department Heads to drive cost efficiencies and profitability
Liaise with regional finance teams, owners, suppliers and auditors
Oversee insurance, night audit processes and revenue integrity
Act as Finance Controller in their absence
Qualifications
Proven experience in hotel finance, ideally within multi-property or multi-entity environments
A collaborative team player who actively contributes, uses initiative and supports colleagues
Strong understanding of hospitality finance operations, controls and reporting
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Commercially minded with the ability to partner with operational leaders to drive financial performance
Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with teams, owners, and external stakeholders
Additional Information
Why work for Novotel, Queenstown?
Staff meals provided while on shift
Uniforms, washed and laundered daily.
Staff Accommodation available
Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!
Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
Accor's refer-a-friend bonus
Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Place of employment Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - 6 Earl Street
Full Time - guaranteed 40 hrs per week
Please include a cover letter for the role applied.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.
Company Description
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Assistant Financial Controller to support the Financial Controller across a cluster of properties.
This is a key leadership role within the Finance team, responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of the hotels, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reporting, controls, and compliance. You will work closely with operational leaders across the cluster to drive profitability, efficiency, and performance.
This role is based in Queenstown, at Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, and will provide exposure to multiple brands and operational teams across the region. Preferable start date for the role is mid April 2026.
Job Description
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a hands-on role in managing financial operations, ensuring strong internal controls, accurate reporting, and effective cash flow management.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily finance operations including AP, AR, payroll, cash handling and cash flow
Ensure ledgers, controls and Accor finance policies are fully compliant
Manage debtors, credit approvals, collections and Owner payments
Prepare weekly, monthly and annual financial reports, including operating statements, forecasts and wage analysis
Assist with budgets, forecasts, year-end accounts and audits
Partner with Department Heads to drive cost efficiencies and profitability
Liaise with regional finance teams, owners, suppliers and auditors
Oversee insurance, night audit processes and revenue integrity
Act as Finance Controller in their absence
Qualifications
Proven experience in hotel finance, ideally within multi-property or multi-entity environments
A collaborative team player who actively contributes, uses initiative and supports colleagues
Strong understanding of hospitality finance operations, controls and reporting
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Commercially minded with the ability to partner with operational leaders to drive financial performance
Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with teams, owners, and external stakeholders
Additional Information
Why work for Novotel, Queenstown?
Staff meals provided while on shift
Uniforms, washed and laundered daily.
Staff Accommodation available
Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!
Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!
Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide
Accor's refer-a-friend bonus
Accor's Parental Leave Scheme
Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Place of employment Novotel Queenstown Lakeside - 6 Earl Street
Full Time - guaranteed 40 hrs per week
Please include a cover letter for the role applied.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.
