JOIN THE STORY. BECOME AN AREA FINANCIAL CONTROLLER AT OUR HEADQUARTERS.
Would you like to be part of a fast-growing organization where your passion for hospitality can truly shine? We are looking for an Area Financial Controller to join our team at our Headquarters in NL or DE.
ODYSSEY HOTEL GROUP HEADQUARTERS
Welcome to the engine behind Europe’s most ambitious hospitality stories. At our Netherlands headquarters in Utrecht and our German headquarters in Offenbach, we power growth, innovation, and opportunity across all our properties. Working here means being part of a passionate, collaborative, and high-performing team that is shaping the future of the hotel industry.
THE POSITION
The Area Financial Controller will be responsible for managing the finance operations for multiple properties within the German region, ensuring that all financial processes are compliant with regulatory standards and align with corporate objectives. The successful candidate will provide leadership and coordination in the administrative, business planning, accounting, and budgeting efforts of the company.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee the financial operations of multiple hotel properties in Germany, including financial reporting, data analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, company policies, and internal controls.
Implement and maintain comprehensive financial management systems to improve financial efficiencies.
Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the management team and hotel general managers.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting requirements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process with external auditors.
Develop and manage financial plans and budgets, monitor progress and changes, and produce financial reports analysing variances.
Supervise and mentor finance staff responsible for the region, ensuring professional growth and effective contribution to the organization.
Maintain strong relationships with all senior managers, stakeholders, and external partners.
Support new property acquisitions and integration into corporate financial systems and standards.
HOW YOU'LL DO IT
Excellent communication skills.
Collaborative approach, but also able to work independently.
Ability to understand, prioritise and then route issues to the appropriate support provider accordingly.
Happy to work routine-based as well as project-based.
Analytical, practical and accurate.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a financial management role, preferably within the hospitality industry.
Preferred knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for Germany.
Preferred knowledge of the German language to effectively collaborate with local teams and stakeholders.
Preferred familiarity with German tax regulations, including VAT, Payroll Taxes, Corporate Income Tax (CIT), and Tourist Taxes.
Proficient in financial software systems, such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Ability to travel as needed to support assigned properties and attend corporate meetings.
WHY THIS ROLE AT ODYSSEY?
The advantage of joining via Odyssey means that you’ll be empowered to be your very best. Together we grow. You get the opportunity to grow to our other brands and headquarters.
Attractive benefits package.
Employee discount rates in more than 8000 hotels, for you and your family.
Your personal development taken seriously. You have the option to grow within our diverse hotel brands and our headquarters.
Room for your ideas and creativity - your vision is important to us.
Working from a beautiful location, as all our hotels are well designed.
Working in a dynamic and expanding work environment where no day is the same.
A culture where great colleagues become true friends.
Diversity in the work and tasks and getting involved in projects.
ABOUT ODYSSEY HOTEL GROUP
We are Odyssey Hotel Group, one of Europe’s fastest-growing hotel operators, partnering with global brands like Marriott, IHG, and Accor. Our goal is to create unforgettable stories through unique hotel concepts and empowered teams. With more than 800 colleagues across Europe, we are shaping the future of hospitality.
READY TO JOIN US?
Apply today and become part of a team that values your talent, celebrates your ideas, and supports your growth.
PLEASE NOTE: You must have the legal right to work in the Netherlands. We are unable to sponsor visas or work permits at this time