Regional Financial Controller

Reporting to the Regional Director of Finance, you will take ownership of financial oversight across a portfolio of hotels, ensuring robust controls, accurate reporting, and strong commercial insight.,

• Overseeing finance operations across 3-6 hotels, with direct line management of on-property Financial Controllers
• Producing and reviewing key reporting including weekly rolling forecasts, monthly forecasts, P&L packs, and budgets
• Analysing performance, identifying variances against budget, and partnering with operational leaders to drive improvements
• Reviewing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Managing cash flow forecasting and working capital across the portfolio
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with UK regulations
• Leading external audits and coordinating internal audit processes
• Managing accounts receivable, including ageing analysis and bad debt provisioning
• Supporting new hotel transitions, including due diligence and system implementation
• Developing and coaching regional and on-property finance teams
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to support commercial decision-making and business performance
  
  Minimum 7+ years' experience in finance or accounting, ideally within hospitality or multi-site environments
• Proven experience leading and developing teams
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with a solid understanding of financial controls and reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, with confidence in data analysis and financial modelling
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator, able to influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience with Business Central (preferred)
• Familiarity with hotel systems such as Opera or Infor HMS (advantageous)
  
  At Schulte European Group (SEG), we are building a distinctive hospitality portfolio across the UK and Europe-combining iconic locations, strong brands, and operational excellence.
As part of a growing regional team based in Central London, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of financial performance across multiple hotels, partnering closely with senior leaders and on-property teams to drive results, improve controls, and support continued expansion. This is a high-impact, commercially focused role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and enjoys balancing detail with strategic oversight. How We Do It - Our REACH People Values At SEG, our people defined the values that guide how we work together and deliver results, Schulte European Group (SEG) is the European division of Schulte Hospitality, managing a growing portfolio of hotels across the UK and Europe. Our brands include Graduate by Hilton and Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts, with properties in some of the most iconic locations in the UK. With ambitious growth plans, we are focused on building high-performing teams that deliver exceptional guest experiences and strong commercial results.


• Pension from Day 1 with matched employer contributions (up to 5%)
• Access to private medical, dental, and healthcare cash plans
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Discounted hotel stays across our portfolio for you and your family