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Cost Controller

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

Accor

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Experience
2+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

Qualifications

What we are looking for...

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality, business administration or related field.
  • +2 years of experience in a hotel's accounting department.
  • Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high-level attention to detail.
  • Fluent in Spanish and English.
  • You take ownership of important issues, solve problems, and make effective decisions.
  • You learn quickly and adapt to SLS's unique culture.
  • You are humble and open to ideas. We leave our ego at the door and help get things done.
  • You're up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
  • You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.

Additional Information

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What's in it for you...

  • The opportunity to join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that's committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
  • The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
  • Become part of a team that's very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and exploring new locations at every opportunity.
  • A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
  • Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

The role

SLS Barcelona, a five-star urban resort of extraordinary experiences, brings a new variety of seaside glamour, indulgence and excellence to Barcelona's waterfront district of Port Forum. Here the hallmarks of an SLS wonderland - playful ambiance, VIP treatment, and theatrical experiences - meet idyllic views to set a lavish stage for the extraordinary to unfold. The only 5-star hotel in the city to feature a terrace off every guestroom (471 in total), SLS Barcelona is all-encompassing in its delight, offering an array of exclusive amenities including rooftop dining and bars, three inviting swimming pools, a spacious 800 square-meter ballroom with abundant natural light, break out rooms catering to all size of meetings, a rejuvenating spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness centre. Say farewell to the ordinary, and hello to the extraordinary!

Job Description

What you'll do

We are looking for a Cost Controller to join the team at SLS Barcelona. Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Finance, you'll support the Finance department on the financial operations of the hotel while managing hotel assets and ensuring a centralized accounting environment.

  • Manage and record goods deliveries.
  • Record of F&B costs into the General Ledger System.
  • Adhere to all cost control procedures (where applicable create new procedures).
  • Update costings.
  • Ensure compliance with documentation/authorisation processes.
  • Process F&B accruals.
  • Monitor inventories of F&B to increase inventory turnover.
  • Participate in month end reporting procedures in relation to F&B stock and other tasks.
  • Carry out weekly stock takes and evaluating potentials.
  • Help with and maintain purchasing agreements.
  • Maintain purchase system and ensure all items are up to date.
  • To check and verify all reconciled inventory reports with book balance, actual count and unit costs. Troubleshoot if necessary.
  • To be sure, all the cost reports, daily, monthly, and yearly, are prepared and submitted on time.
  • Verify and reconcile daily cash deposits against PMS reports
  • Coordinate withdrawals and change orders
  • Ensure internal controls are followed to prevent fraud or theft

Hiring process

Our selection process is designed to be smooth, respectful, and engaging. It typically includes an online application, interviews, and on occasion an assessment. We look beyond your CV — your personality, potential, and passion for hospitality matters to us

  • An assessment is used only on occasion.

About Accor

Accor is a global hospitality leader headquartered in Paris, France, operating more than 5,500 hotels across over 110 countries under brands such as Sofitel, Novotel, ibis, and Pullman. With a diverse portfolio spanning luxury, economy, lifestyle, and resort segments, Accor is one of the world’s largest hotel groups, employing direct staff members like housekeeping, food & beverage, reception, and management professionals at properties throughout the globe.

Accor maintains a strong presence across Spain, with a significant network of hotels in cities like Madrid, Barcelona and other tourist and business destinations. For international professionals, the group offers dynamic work environments, often within multilingual and culturally diverse hotel teams. With a wide array of operational roles—from front desk to F&B and spa, —Accor enables talent from in Spain with a variety of hotel operations. Due to the new scope of the brand and Great featuring Madrid, Accenture is an ideal for international hospitality staff looking to live and work in Spain while building a global career, especially with hotel and various brands.

Industry
Hospitality
Founded
1983
Employees
100,000–250,000
Headquarters
Paris, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • * Accor employs over 250, 100+ hotels in Spain
  • * Skilled French hotel brand known hospital. With hundreds of hotel brands, transfer opportunities across 110 countries are possible.
  • * Spanish hotel signs tend to hire local candidates on Spain work contracts, with multiple job in Spain. Contract for many roles is back. as they often shift housekeeping / but it can dynamic.

In their own words

About the company & team

Company Description

SLS is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Ennismore is a joint- venture with Accor, formed in 2021.

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