Financial Controller

Reason for the vacancy
The current Financial Controller is leaving the hotel at the end of October 2026 to take the next step in his career. This is therefore a succession within a financial role that is already well-established: it is not a recovery assignment nor a newly created position. The outgoing controller will be available for the handover, (by mutual agreement) even if this takes place after his departure.

The Financial Controller bears full financial responsibility for the hotel and is a member of the Hotel Management Team.

Position within the organisation

Reporting and management

• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports for the hotel and for YTL, including notes and analysis.
• Monitoring the P&L by department and by outlet, and identifying variances before they become apparent in the figures.
• Preparing forecasts and the annual budget, in consultation with the General Manager and the department heads.
• Acting as a financial sparring partner for the General Manager and the Hotel Management Team.

• Cash management, accounts receivable and accounts payable management, and monitoring the liquidity position.
• Setting up and maintaining the administrative structure and internal controls, and ensuring compliance with these in day-to-day operations.
• Risk management and management of the insurance portfolio.
• Maintaining the general ledger and preparing tax returns and reports for Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the Chamber of Commerce.

• Financial administration and monitoring of ongoing CAPEX projects: currently the completion of the bathroom refurbishment in 215 rooms.
• Substantiating investment proposals for the planned refurbishment of the meeting facilities and the restaurant, and liaising with YTL on these matters.
• Managing and developing the finance team.

• Processen vereenvoudigen: het financeteam is klein en de administratieve last is groot. De opdracht is om processen aantoonbaar lichter te maken door slim gebruik van automatisering en AI. Niet als project, maar als werkwijze.
• Positie verwerven binnen YTL: de Europese en de Maleisische financeorganisatie bepalen mede de kaders waarbinnen het hotel opereert. Die positie krijgt u niet toebedeeld; die verwerft u door zichtbaar te zijn, goed beslagen ten ijs te komen en de verbinding met de Director of Finance Europe en het hoofdkantoor zelf te onderhouden.

Daarnaast vraagt de investeringsagenda in het eerste jaar om financiële scherpte: de badkamerrenovatie moet netjes worden afgehecht en de businesscase voor het meetingproduct en het restaurant moet staan als een huis.

Background and experience

• Education: a higher professional education (HBO) or university (WO) degree in Finance & Accounting or Business Economics.
• Sector: a background in the hospitality industry is strongly preferred; hotel operations differ significantly from other sectors. Candidates from other sectors may be considered, provided they are familiar with a comparable operation.
• Level: there are no strict requirements regarding years’ experience or job level. Both current controllers and those looking to move up the career ladder are eligible; professional expertise is the deciding factor.
• Professional expertise: you have a thorough grasp of all aspects of finance, regardless of the software you have used to date. Familiarity with working in an accounting system is essential; experience with SunSystems Cloud is an advantage.
• Systems and digitalisation: an affinity for systems and a good understanding of IT, the Microsoft environment and the application of AI carry significant weight in this role.
• Language: Dutch is not a formal requirement, but is highly desirable; those who do not speak it must be willing to learn it quickly. English is a given, given the international nature of the business.

Personality and style
In this hotel, finance is not an office-based role behind closed doors. The job requires someone who thrives on interacting with people and who is happy to make a daily round of the ‘hotel’. The General Manager is looking for a sparring partner when it comes to financial decisions, and that dialogue must be open: the outcome should be determined by the better argument, not by seniority. At the same time, the Financial Controller keeps a close eye on the finances: he or she knows what is sensible from a tax and cash flow perspective and isn’t afraid to speak up even when it’s inconvenient.

• Salary: €5,200 to €5,600 gross per month, excluding holiday pay, depending on experience.
• Bonus: a potential bonus of 20 per cent of the annual salary. This scheme is discretionary and is approved or rejected by the owner of YTL.
• Other: pension scheme, travel allowance, meals whilst on duty and the option to work from home to a limited extent.
• Duty management: the hotel has a large team of duty managers; the Financial Controller works one shift every two to three months and receives a day off in lieu.
• Marriott: access to the Marriott Explore Rate, the training programmes offered by Marriott and YTL, and career progression opportunities within the group.

• Recruitment is being handled by Fornell Human Capital. The client is also searching within its own network; no other agency is involved.
• The decision-making lies with YTL’s General Manager and Director of Finance Europe.
• The client is able to act quickly; the turnaround time depends mainly on the availability of candidates.
• The preferred start date is 1 November 2026, to allow for a handover from the outgoing controller. A later start date is negotiable; the handover may also take place at a later stage.