Financial Controller (f/m/d) - The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection

For the opening of The WestDill Mayfair Hotel London, Colbert Collection, we are seeking a Financial Controller to who partners closely with hotel management, combining strategic thinking with a strong hands‑on approach. Working closely with hotel management, you will analyze performance, develop forecasts, drive efficiency initiatives and translate financial data into clear, value‑adding business decisions.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic financial partner to the executive management team, supporting business decisions and long‑term planning
• Lead and coordinate the hotel’s budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes
• Share responsibility for profitability, cost control and investment decisions, ensuring sustainable financial performance
• Analyze cost structures, staffing levels and inventory processes, identifying risks, efficiencies and improvement opportunities
• Actively support and train department heads in financial understanding, reporting and budget ownership
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, transparency and compliance with internal and external standards
• Maintain a strong hands‑on presence, balancing strategic oversight with operational involvement

How can you succeed in this role

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Senior Finance role within the luxury hospitality sector
• Strong strategic mindset combined with excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Hands‑on, business‑oriented professional who thrives in small‑scale, high‑quality hotel environments
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• High level of initiative, ownership and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
• Strong team player with integrity, reliability and professionalism

What You Can Expect

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fueled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:

• Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
• Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges. 
• Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills. 
• Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
• Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.
• Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.
• Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.