Financial Controller - Full Time Permanent Position
Financial Controller - Full Time Permanent Position
Financial Controller
Join our fabulous team at Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa as a Financial Controller
About Aghadoe Heights
Aghadoe Heights Hotel and Spa is a luxury 5-star hotel with a spectacular location overlooking the spectacular world famous Lakes of Killarney and the magnificent MacGillycuddy's Reeks mountain range.
At the forefront of the luxury hotel scene for over 50 years, this luxury resort comprises 74 elegant bedrooms and suites offering breath-taking views, either of the hotel gardens, the rolling Kerry countryside or the magical lakes and mountains.
Our world combines the luxury of contemporary comfort with the warmth of Irish hospitality. Our cherished heritage is our love of life, our focus is sharing it.
Role and Responsibilities:
Lead Financial Operations: Oversee all finance functions and deliver timely, accurate management reports.
Ensure Compliance: Monitor internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements across the business.
Produce Management Accounts: Prepare monthly accounts with variance analysis, budgets, and rolling forecasts.
Manage Cash & Assets: Control cash flow, reconcile balance sheets, maintain fixed asset register, and track capital expenditure.
Team & Department Oversight: Supervise accounts team handling cash, bank, debtors, creditors, and payroll.
Performance Reporting: Provide weekly updates on financial performance, forecasts, and payroll costs.
Tax Liaison: Ensure tax submissions, and statutory filings with Revenue and CRO.
Banking & Insurance: Ensure banking compliance, quarterly reporting, and maintain licenses and insurance policies.
About this role
Candidate Requirements:
Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent).
2+ years post-qualification experience in a similar hands-on finance leadership role.
Perks and Benefits of working at Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa
PRSA pension scheme
Career progression opportunities across the Windward group
Employee Assistance Programme
Digital Wellness Programme
Complimentary, high quality meals on duty including breakfast, lunch & dinner
Discounted room & dining rates in Windward properties for you as well as friends and family
Refer-a-friend scheme
Training and development opportunities dedicated to your development
Employee awards & staff recognition scheme including employee of the month, long service awards, team recognition days and random treat days
Cycle-to-work scheme
About Windward Management
Aghadoe Heights Hotel & Spa is managed by Windward Management.
Windward Management is a team of highly experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approx. 2,000 keys* in Ireland and Continental Europe. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners
Join us today as a Financial Controller!
What you will need
Required criteria
- Expertise in preparing monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, budgets, and rolling forecasts.
- Hold a relevant professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, financial policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong understanding and experience in overseeing all finance functions.
Desired criteria
- Experience working within the hospitality sector, particularly in a luxury hotel environment.
