Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Join our fabulous team at The Fleet Hotel as a Financial Controller.

About The Fleet

The Fleet Hotel is a wonderful boutique style Hotel located in the centre of Dublin on the edge of Temple Bar. It comprises of some beautiful period buildings including the iconic Bewleys Café, much loved by Dubliner's for decades. The Fleet Hotel is synonymous with local Dublin history, before becoming the Fleet Hotel, 19/20 Fleet Street was home to Bewley's Café which was established by Ernest Bewley in 1905. Bewleys were known to be one of the finest Tea Houses in Europe and a favourite with Dubliner's for generations.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead Financial Operations: Oversee all finance functions and deliver timely, accurate management reports.


• Ensure Compliance: Monitor internal controls, policies, and regulatory requirements across the business.


• Produce Management Accounts: Prepare monthly accounts with variance analysis, budgets, and rolling forecasts.


• Manage Cash & Assets: Control cash flow, reconcile balance sheets, maintain fixed asset register, and track capital expenditure.


• Team & Department Oversight: Supervise accounts team handling cash, bank, debtors, creditors, and payroll.


• Performance Reporting: Provide weekly updates on financial performance, forecasts, and payroll costs.


• Tax Liaison: Ensure tax submissions, and statutory filings with Revenue and CRO.


• Banking & Insurance: Ensure banking compliance, quarterly reporting, and maintain licenses and insurance policies.

About the role

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA or equivalent)


• 4+ years post-qualification experience


• Good excel skills, computer literate with multiple systems experience - Sage, Hotsoff, Procure Wizard and Timepoint


• Previous experience in hospitality is an advantage


• Excellent communication, organisational and time management skills


• Able to coach team members


• Well-presented and approachable with impeccable attention to detail essential for this role

Perks and Benefits of working at The Fleet Hotel

• Competitive rate of pay


• PRSA pension scheme


• Career progression opportunities across the Windward group


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Digital Wellness Programme


• Complimentary, high quality meals on duty including breakfast, lunch & dinner


• Discounted room & dining rates in Windward properties for you as well as friends and family


• Employee awards & staff recognition scheme including employee of the Quarter, team recognition days and random treat days

About Windward Management

The Fleet Hotel is managed by Windward Management.

Windward Management is a team of highly experienced hotel operators and investors with a hotel portfolio of approx. 2,000 keys in Ireland and Continental Europe. Founded in 2007, Windward is a leading hospitality management company, managing and operating hotels on behalf of their owners

About the company

Windward Management Limited is a trusted leader in hospitality management, renowned for delivering operational excellence and exceptional guest experiences. Established in 2007 and headquartered in Dublin, the company specializes in managing hotels across Ireland, blending strategic expertise with personalized service. With a strong commitment to innovation, employee development, and quality, Windward Management offers an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about making a meaningful impact in the hospitality industry.