Finance Manager

Kerry Robert Associates are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Hotel Finance Manager in the Durham area. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality finance professional looking to take the next step in their career with a respected hotel company. As Hotel Finance Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing the hotel's financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and effective business support to the management team. The successful candidate must have a strong background in hotel finance and be confident in managing month-end processes, preparing journals, and analysing financial performance through monthly profit and loss and balance sheet reviews. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare and post month-end journals and accruals * Produce and review monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet analysis * Maintain robust financial controls and reporting procedures * Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes * Work closely with operational departments to drive financial performance * Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards * Utilise hotel finance systems and technology to improve efficiency and reporting The successful candidate must have: * Previous experience as a Finance Supervisor, Assistant Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Financial Controller * A minimum of two years' experience within a hotel finance department (essential) * Strong knowledge of hotel accounting and finance operations * Experience working within a self-accounting hotel environment * Excellent analytical and organisational skills * IT savvy with experience using hotel PMS, EPOS and finance systems * Capable of working independently while building effective relationships across all different departments Benefits: * Location: Durham area (on-site role / NO hybrid) * Salary range: £40,000 to £45,000 plus great company benefits If you have a proven hotel finance background and are looking for an exciting new challenge within a successful hospitality business, we would love to hear from you. (*) Only candidates eligible to work in the UK will be considered for this position