Cost Controller, Finance

                                                                        SHIFT PATTERN ( 40 hours, 5 days per week)

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is looking for a Cost Controller to join our Finance team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional. 

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental Mayfair is situated on Hanover Square, Mayfair’s oldest square recently re-born, the hotel will provide a calming, discreet sanctuary for hotel guests, while delivering a contemporary and vibrant atmosphere in the public spaces.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental Mayfair within the Finance Department in London, the Cost Controller is responsible for the smooth running of the Finance team.

As a Cost Controller, you will responsible for the following duties:

• Ensures that all food, beverage, tobacco and other F&B related stock deliveries are correctly recorded in the inventory stock control system.
• Ensures all F&B stock requisitions and issues are correctly recorded and allocated to the relevant cost centre i.e. restaurant, bar, cellar, dry goods store.
• Ensures that all delivery documentation is checked and authorised by the Purchasing department before inputting into the accounting system.
• Ensures that any transfer of items between cost centres are properly input into the stock system.
• Carries out monthly stock takes in all areas: beverage, tobacco, mini bar. 
• Reconciles supplier statements on a monthly basis; produces the monthly schedule for the Finance Controller and resolve any queries with the suppliers directly.
• Ensures all prices in the menus and price lists throughout the hotel are correct in the POS system.
• Investigates variances, reports the findings to the Head of Purchasing and Management Accountant on a regular basis.
• Assists the Management Accountant & Finance Controller with any other related tasks as required

As Cost Controller, we expect from you: 

• Demonstrates co-operation and trust with colleagues in his/her own team and across departments and works well as a team player to achieve results.
• The colleague can handle pressure and remains calm at all times. He/she is able to solve problems calmly and effectively.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.

• A competitive salary and benefits packages

• Great F&B discounts in Mandarin Oriental Mayfair, London & our London sister property; Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London
• Discounts at 700+ Retailers & Supermarkets

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is better for everyone. Bringing individuals together is essential to the long-term success of our people, our business and the societies and economies in which we operate.

All colleagues, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, background or religion, should be treated fairly and with respect, should be given equal opportunities, and be valued for the contributions they make in their roles. No form of bullying, intimidation, discrimination or harassment of others will be tolerated. 

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK.

Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.