Senior Finance Controller - Sofitel Grand Sopot

Join the world of Sofitel Grand Sopot, an iconic luxury hotel located in the heart of Sopot, overlooking the Baltic Sea.

We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Senior Finance Controller to join our leadership team and play a key role in driving the hotel's financial performance, operational excellence, and long-term success.

Your Responsibilities:

• Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-term financial plans in cooperation with department heads and senior management.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze budget variances, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee financial operations, including accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, payment processes, bank reconciliations, and cash flow management.
• Manage month-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with company deadlines.
• Prepare management reports, financial statements, profitability analyses, and business performance insights.
• Ensure compliance with Accor financial policies, internal control procedures, applicable regulations, and USALI reporting standards.
• Monitor operating expenses, payroll costs, inventory valuations, and cost efficiency across hotel departments.
• Collaborate with Revenue Management and commercial teams to optimize revenue, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Support the General Manager, ownership, and leadership team in strategic planning, investment decisions, and financial risk management.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and maintain effective financial control systems.
• Cooperate with external accounting partners, auditors, and financial institutions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance team while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support operational teams in balancing financial efficiency with the exceptional guest experience expected at Sofitel.

QUALIFICATIONS: Our Requirements:

• Proven professional experience in financial controlling, finance management, or a similar position, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost control.
• Experience in managing financial operations, internal controls, and month-end closing processes.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of USALI (Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry).
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
• Strategic mindset, commercial awareness, and excellent business judgment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and make sound decisions in a dynamic business environment.
• Very good command of Polish and English, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in financial systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: What We Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment within a professional and engaged team.
• Stable employment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Performance-based bonuses and co-financing of selected employee benefits.
• Employee meals.
• Group insurance.
• Private medical care provided by Medicover and a Multisport sports card.
• Employee meetings and integration events.
• Opportunities for professional training and career development.
• Employee discounts at Accor hotels worldwide.
• An employee referral program with financial rewards for successful recommendations.