Business Controller

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Salary: €3,500 – €4,000 per month

What Will You Do?

As a Hotel Business Controller, you’ll act as a trusted business partner, driving operational and commercial value while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance.

Overseeing financial processes for multiple hotels, you’ll focus on performance improvement, reporting and analysis, budgeting, and financial control.

Perks and Benefits

• Type: Full-time | 38 hours per week
• Salary: €3,500 – €4,000 per month.
• 26 vacation days and pension contributions.

Key Responsibilities

Performance Improvement

• Provide proactive advice on strategic and operational decision-making.
• Optimize hotel profitability by managing margin performance and operational efficiency.
• Guide General Managers during performance reviews, commercial meetings, and forecasts.
• Identify process efficiencies and economies of scale to maximize hotel objectives.
• Prepare financial insights for business and investment plans to ensure ROI alignment.
• Lead payroll efficiency discussions and liaise with auditors, investors, and suppliers.

Reporting and Analysis

• Oversee monthly management and financial reporting, including departmental P&Ls.
• Provide accurate forecasts, business reviews, and insightful commentary.
• Ensure high-quality management information and effective support to transactional teams.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Coordinate and prepare hotel budgets and forecasts aligned with corporate timelines.
• Engage Heads of Department (HoDs) in creating realistic and achievable departmental budgets.
• Present budget insights to regional and corporate teams.

Financial Control and Working Capital Management

• Conduct balance sheet reviews and analytical assessments to ensure accuracy.
• Monitor hotel cash flow, inventory management, and expenditure authorizations.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and international accounting standards.
• Support external and internal audits and oversee key financial controls.

Who Are You?

• You hold a completed HBO/WO degree in Finance or a related field.
• You have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• You are fluent in Dutch and English.
• You have strong financial and commercial acumen with a continuous improvement mindset.
• You demonstrate leadership, create a motivating work environment, and maintain strong relationships.
• You are skilled in effective communication and influence across various situations.

How to apply

For further details, apply today or send your CV to clay@corecruitment.com.

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