LGH Hotels Management Ltd
Regional Financial Controller
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More Than Numbers. Be the Financial Partner Behind Exceptional Hotels.
At LGH, we believe every successful hotel has someone behind the scenes turning data into decisions, forecasting into strategy, and financial insight into commercial success. We're looking for a Regional Financial Controller who thrives on making a difference—not just producing reports, but helping hotels perform at their very best.
This is a role for someone who enjoys building strong relationships, influencing operational teams, developing people, and creating clarity in a fast-moving business. You'll act as a trusted advisor across a portfolio of hotels, helping leaders understand performance, identify opportunities, and make confident decisions that drive profitability and growth.
What You'll Be Doing
- Oversee accurate accounting records and financial reporting across multiple hotels.
- Prepare month-end accounts and ensure reporting is delivered accurately and on time.
- Produce balance sheets and ensure all reconciliations are completed thoroughly.
- Manage income audit processes and daily banking controls.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, controls, and corporate reporting deadlines.
Driving Performance Through Insight
- Prepare financial presentations and commentary for leadership reporting packs.
- Lead the forecasting process, challenging assumptions and improving accuracy.
- Support annual budgeting and long-term financial planning activities.
- Provide meaningful analysis that identifies trends, risks, and opportunities.
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Improving Processes & Systems
- Support financial system implementations across hotels.
- Drive continuous improvement by simplifying processes and eliminating non-value-adding work.
- Ensure teams receive the training and support needed to maximise system performance.
- Help create smarter ways of working that improve efficiency and accuracy.
Benefits
- Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
- Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
- Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
- Eye care
- Free legal & money advice
- Counseling sessions
- Hospital & death benefit plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
- Recipe ideas
- Advice on keeping active and healthy living
- Wellbeing podcasts and tv
- Breathing exercises
- 24/7 advice and support line
- Team reward & recognition
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
What You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who combines commercial thinking with strong financial expertise and excellent people skills.
You'll Likely Bring
- Experience within a Financial Controller, Regional Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or similar leadership role.
- Strong financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and balance sheet management experience.
- Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to influence operational stakeholders.
- Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Confidence in interpreting financial data and translating it into practical actions.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience leading, coaching, and developing finance teams.
- Strong systems knowledge, including financial platforms and Microsoft Office.
- The confidence to challenge constructively and drive positive change.
- A willingness to travel across the region to support hotel teams when required.
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Hospitality experience would be advantageous, although we welcome applications from commercially focused finance professionals from a multi-site environment.
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At LGH Hotels Management, it starts and ends with people, it’s at the heart of what we do. You’ll be partnering with our friendly and committed team of specialist hoteliers, who not only understand the industry, but have strong operational and commercial experience. We are here to deliver solutions, with fully flexible and tailored services to support our hotel teams who in turn will provide exceptional experiences for their guests.
About Us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.
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