Financial Controller, Savoy Hotel

Overview

The Savoy is one of the world's most iconic hotels. We are the original British luxury hotel, opened in 1889, and have a reputation for outstanding service excellence. We blend our rich history with innovation, and have hosted royalty, world leaders, and legends of the stage and screen. Today, we pride ourselves on creating special memories for our guests by delivering the very best in five-star luxury hospitality.

Our award-winning, colleague-centric culture differentiates us in the luxury hospitality marketplace. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, along with outstanding career development opportunities globally within Fairmont.

• Top Ten (Big Organisations) – Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025
• HR in Hospitality Awards 2025:
  • Excellence in Employee Experience
  • HR Team of the Year
  • HR Leader of the Year – awarded to our Director of People & Culture, Sally Webster
• Institute of Hospitality Awards 2025
  • Talent Development Team of the Year

Job Title: Financial Controller

Department: Finance

Inspired and Supported by: Director of Finance and Business Support

As part of The Savoy’s journey, we are seeking a charismatic Financial Controller. This role reports to the Director of Finance & Business Support, who reports to the Managing Director.

London’s original luxury hotel, The Savoy, has for over 130 years been at the forefront of luxury hospitality. With the world-renowned American Bar, three iconic restaurants (including Gordon Ramsay’s Michelin-starred Restaurant 1890), and a range of unrivalled guest services, The Savoy is internationally recognised as a leading luxury brand. Backed by two prestigious investors and operated by Fairmont (part of Accor), The Savoy is undergoing a major refurbishment of its 263 rooms.

This investment positions The Savoy as the pre-eminent venue for experiencing the best in luxury hospitality.

• Managing day-to-day finance, leading a team of approximately 10 finance professionals
• Ownership of all operational aspects of finance across the Balance Sheet, P&L and Cashflow
• The month-end process from start to finish
• Lender reporting – covenant reporting
• Statutory reporting – working with external advisors when required
• Ensuring the appropriate control environment is in place
• Leading the development and improvement of processes, controls and systems
• Variance analysis and reporting on trends
• KPI reporting
• Oversight of capital expenditure on a monthly and ad hoc basis
• Reviewing and authorising relevant areas (POs and expenses, refunds, allowances, banking transactions) as required by company policy
• Quarterly/monthly VAT returns within HMRC deadlines
• Year-end audit requirements – lead liaison with external auditors
• Internal audit – self-assessment and compliance
• Balance sheet reconciliations and consolidation
• Overall control for CAPEX / FF&E
• Managing key relationships and processes for ongoing capital projects
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Coaching and developing the finance team
• Supporting the Director of Finance in ad hoc project requests

• ACA, CIMA or ACCA qualified, moving into industry
• Experience delivering as part of an operational finance team or leading the function in hotel or similar environment
• Exceptional communication skills, able to engage with a wide range of finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Drive and energy to deliver exceptional performance
• High levels of emotional intelligence
• Genuine interest in the luxury hospitality sector
• Hands-on attitude and comfortable in a fast-paced SME
• Polished, presentable and able to represent the brand appropriately
• Enjoys being part of a vibrant, engaged team and participating in hotel-wide activities

This is a rare opportunity to join a wonderful British luxury brand, partnering the leadership team and playing a key role in its growth plans. We believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.

• Competitive salary and additional service charge
• Life insurance and pension
• 31 days of holiday (including public holidays)
• Exclusive discounts:
  • Savoy, Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor hotels (friends & family rates included)
  • 50% off at American & Beaufort Bars, Afternoon Tea, spa, florist, and select Gordon Ramsay restaurants
  • 20% off at other Gordon Ramsay restaurants and Restaurant 1890
• Free stay for two at The Savoy after successful probation
• Colleague restaurant, gym, interfaith prayer room and wellness room
• Laundry services
• Cashback for wellbeing/healthcare expenses; HSF & Perkbox
• Employee assistance program
• Virgin Active and The Gym Group membership discounts
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Season ticket loan for commuting
• Annual optician reimbursements
• Local discounts for F&B and retail

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