Financial Controller
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About the Role
Swissotel Al Maqam is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations, budgeting, and compliance. The role requires 5-8+ years of finance experience, ideally in hospitality, and a professional qualification.
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Responsibilities
- Oversee all financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
- Prepare management accounts and performance analysis for leadership review
- Maintain integrity of financial data and compliance with group standards
- Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes with management
- Partner with department heads to ensure accurate cost planning and revenue alignment
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and explain variances
- Support commercial teams with financial insights to drive profitability
- Ensure strong internal controls are implemented and maintained across all finance processes
- Safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with Accor policies and procedures
- Ensure full compliance with Saudi financial regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations
- Coordinate internal and external audits
Requirements
- 5 8+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within hospitality or resort environments
- Strong background in financial controlling, accounting, and reporting
- Experience in pre opening or remote operations is highly desirable
- Solid understanding of Saudi financial regulations and IFRS standards
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
- High attention to detail with a strong control mindset
- Proficiency in financial systems (Opera, Sun, SAP, or equivalent hospitality ERP systems)
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Company Description
- Swissotel Hotels & Resorts is a distinctive group of deluxe hotels where we put the emphasis on our people.
- Swissotel Al Maqam is Swissotel's second hotel to open in Saudi Arabia, offering 1624 elegant rooms and suites.
- As part of the prestigious Abraj Al Bait complex, the deluxe Swissotel Al Maqam is a contemporary five star hotel located in close proximity to the holy Masjid Al Haraam.
Job Description
- Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee all financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Prepare management accounts and performance analysis for leadership review.
- Maintain integrity of financial data and compliance with group standards.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes with management.
- Partner with department heads to ensure accurate cost planning and revenue alignment.
- Monitor financial performance against budgets and explain variances.
- Support commercial teams with financial insights to drive profitability.
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure strong internal controls are implemented and maintained across all finance processes.
- Safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with Accor policies and procedures.
- Ensure full compliance with Saudi financial regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations.
- Coordinate internal and external audits.
Operational Finance Support
- Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management.
- Support procurement and purchasing processes with financial governance.
- Ensure proper cost allocation across departments and revenue streams.
Business Partnering
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to the General Manager and leadership team.
- Provide insights to support decision making, cost optimisation, and revenue growth.
- Work closely with operations, HR, and commercial teams to ensure financial alignment.
Systems & Process Improvement
- Ensure effective use of financial systems and tools (PMS, ERP, POS integration where applicable).
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting efficiency.
- Support pre opening financial setup and system implementation if required.
Team Development and Fostering Culture
- Support development of team members within the department.
- Encourage cross exposure training in other sections as well as interdepartmental know how.
- Foster a culture of growth and belonging within the team and outside of it.
Qualifications
- 5 8+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within hospitality or resort environments.
- Strong background in financial controlling, accounting, and reporting.
- Experience in pre opening or remote operations is highly desirable.
- Solid understanding of Saudi financial regulations and IFRS standards.
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
- Professional qualification (CIMA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent) preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills.
- High attention to detail with a strong control mindset.
- Proficiency in financial systems (Opera, Sun, SAP, or equivalent hospitality ERP systems).
Why work for Accor?
- We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.
- We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life.
- By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality.
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