Assistant Financial Controller

Job Description

The right candidate will primarily oversee the Mövenpick Melbourne property, with the potential to expand their responsibilities to other properties in the future.

Working closely with the Portfolio Director of Finance, General Managers and departmental leaders, you will combine strong financial discipline with commercial insight to drive performance, improve efficiencies and support strategic decision-making.  

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day finance operations of the Melbourne property, while providing finance support across the wider portfolio, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Payroll

• Preparing accurate and timely financial reporting, analysis, forecasting and budgeting to support strategic decision-making  

• Partnering with hotel leaders to identify opportunities to improve profitability, manage costs and enhance overall business performance  

• Ensuring compliance with Accor policies, internal controls and statutory requirements, including taxation, audit and regulatory obligations  

• Monitoring cash flow, credit management and debt recovery activities to protect and optimise business outcomes  

• Driving continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and reporting practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness  

• Providing coaching, mentoring and support to the Finance team whilst contributing to a high-performing team culture  

• Building strong relationships with General Managers, Owners and key stakeholders to deliver trusted financial guidance and commercial insight 

Qualifications

You are a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, influencing business outcomes and driving continuous improvement.  You thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong attention to detail and are confident balancing operational priorities with strategic financial objectives.  

You will bring:  

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting or related discipline  

• Previous experience as an Assistant Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role, ideally within hospitality, hotels or a multi-site environment  

• Strong financial and commercial acumen with demonstrated experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis  

• Sound knowledge of finance controls, compliance and statutory requirements, including PAYG, BAS, GST, Payroll Tax, Workers Compensation, Accounts Payable and Superannuation  

• Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels of the business  

• A proactive approach to problem-solving, processing improvement and driving operational efficiencies  

• Experience leading, coaching or mentoring team members to support performance and development  

• Experience using hotel finance, payroll and procurement systems such as Opera Cloud, Zambion Ready Workforce, Human Force, Wage Easy, Purchase Plus, Micros Symphony and Sun Cloud or similar platforms will be highly regarded  

• CPA or CA qualification (or working towards completion) will be highly regarded  

Additional Information

This isn’t just a job – it’s a chance to grow, connect and be part of something global. 

You don’t just join a hotel – you become a Heartist®, someone who brings heart to everything that do.  

We offer:

• Accor ALL Heartist® benefits – Enjoy global discounts on accommodation and dining
• Family & Friends perks – Share great experiences with those who matter most
• Accor Live Limitless loyalty program – Earn rewards and status worldwide
• Learn Your Way – Access industry-leading training and development to grow your career

Important to know

• You must have full working rights in Australia to be considered for this role