Financial Controller

As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal leadership position within the hotel, partnering closely with the General Manager and leadership team to influence commercial outcomes and shape financial decision-making across the property. Your expertise will help steer performance in a complex, high-volume resort environment where no two days are the same.

Beyond financial stewardship, you will play a key part in enabling the future of the resort — supporting major CAPEX investment, refurbishment programs and property enhancements that continue to elevate the guest experience and long-term performance of the business. You will bring clarity, structure and insight to ensure every investment decision is commercially sound and strategically aligned.

In addition, you will lead and inspire the finance team, building capability, driving accountability and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Your influence will extend well beyond finance, directly shaping how the hotel performs, evolves and grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and statutory compliance across the resort
• Provide accurate and timely financial analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Partner with senior leadership to drive commercial performance and financial outcomes
• Support CAPEX planning, refurbishment projects and capital investment initiatives
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and cash management functions
• Lead, mentor and develop the finance team, fostering accuracy and accountability
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls and operational efficiency

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Commerce or equivalent
• Proven experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role, ideally within hospitality or complex operations
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, compliance and statutory requirements
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Exposure to CAPEX, refurbishment or asset improvement projects highly regarded
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing and managing a team
• Experience with hospitality systems advantageous
• Strong commercial mindset with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• A current National Police Check or willingness to obtain one https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/financial-controller-in-novotel-sunshine-coast-resort-sunshine-coast-austr-jid-96490