Cost Controller

Description

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted finance team member. This role supports the finance lead in all training and development activities to develop best-in-class finance professionals and assists in developing their finance team. This role supports a robust control and compliance environment and contributes to implementing Operations Finance innovations and projects.

What will I be doing?

The F&B Cost Controller analyzes Food & Beverage costs and controls factors to ensure the implementation of cost-effective measures throughout the Food & Beverage department. This role prepares various reports and conducts weekly meetings to keep departments and directors apprised of trends and cost factors. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Plans and directs actions to be performed to correct activities harmful to the profitability of our food & beverage department.
• Assists in any other way deemed necessary for the efficient overall operation of the Finance Department in full compliance with the policy, regulatory and contractual framework.
• Business partner with all hotel finance team members, the F&B department.
• Participate in all relevant Finance training and development programs. In a joint job role, any responsibility relevant to joint job descriptions will apply following Hilton’s job segregation policies. 

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem-solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take the initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfil responsibilities
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all company levels, hotels & owners.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

Additional Preferences:

• University degree in Accounting or Finance

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands.  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable daily hospitality experiences.  Our outstanding Team Members are at the heart of it all!