Introduction

The Cluster Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing financial performance, cost control, and operational financial processes across all MRH Zermatt properties. The role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective budget monitoring, and compliance with internal financial procedures and controls. Working closely with the Corporate Accounting and Controlling teams, General Managers, and Heads of Department, the position strengthens financial coordination, transparency, and accountability across the cluster. Through proactive financial analysis and strategic recommendations, the Cluster Financial Controller supports informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and sustainable profitability reporting directly to the Cluster General Manager.

Main Tasks

Financial Controlling & Reporting

• Monitor financial performance across all properties, departments and outlets, analysing results against budgets, forecasts and previous years.
• Coordinate monthly financial closings in close collaboration with the Accounting Department, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
• Review accruals, outstanding invoices, cost allocations and financial discrepancies.
• Prepare financial analyses, management reports and recommendations to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Monitor departmental expenses, labour costs and key financial performance indicators.

CAPEX & Contract Management

• Coordinate the CAPEX process, ensuring appropriate documentation, approvals and budget compliance.
• Maintain monthly CAPEX tracking reports, monitoring expenditure, commitments and budget variances.
• Oversee the financial aspects of supplier, service, maintenance and rental contracts.
• Maintain a centralised contract register, monitoring renewal dates, financial commitments and contractual conditions.
• Identify opportunities for contract optimisation and cost savings.

Procurement & Inventory Control

• Analyse purchasing costs, stock levels, inventory turnover and opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Oversee stock-taking procedures, particularly for kitchens, cellars and bars, in coordination with Accounting and operational departments.
• Review inventory discrepancies, stock adjustments and food and beverage cost performance.
• Monitor supplier rebates, commissions, discounts and negotiated commercial benefits, ensuring their accurate recording and recovery.
• Support Procurement and Heads of Department in improving purchasing efficiency and inventory management.

Revenue Control & Financial Procedures

• Monitor Front Office financial processes, including credit card transactions, cash handling, till operations, refunds and payouts.
• Review revenue reconciliations between operational systems and accounting records.
• Identify financial discrepancies, potential revenue leakage and areas requiring stronger internal controls.
• Conduct periodic financial control reviews and ensure compliance with established company procedures.
• Coordinate corrective actions with the relevant operational departments.

Tenant & Property Financial Management

• Maintain an overall financial overview of tenant management, rental agreements and associated financial commitments.
• Monitor rental income, outstanding payments, contract renewals and property-related expenses in collaboration with Accounting.
• Review accommodation-related costs, internal recharges and rental profitability.
• Support financial evaluations of property-related investments and rental agreements.

Financial Planning & Cost Optimisation

• Analyse departmental profitability, operational expenses and labour costs in relation to business performance.
• Identify opportunities to optimise costs, improve productivity and enhance financial results.
• Support General Managers and Heads of Department with financial analyses and business cases.
• Monitor the financial impact of seasonal operations, staffing levels, refurbishment projects and operational changes.
• Develop and monitor relevant financial KPIs and cost-saving initiatives.

Internal Controls & Cross-Departmental Collaboration

• Ensure consistent application of Group financial policies, procedures and approval processes.
• Act as the key operational link between the Accounting Department, General Managers and Heads of Department.
• Strengthen communication, coordination and information-sharing between Finance and Operations.
• Support internal and external audits and follow up on identified discrepancies and corrective actions.
• Promote financial awareness, accountability and cost-conscious decision-making across the cluster.

General

• Promotes a collaborative and inclusive work culture, reinforcing the company’s values.
• Participates in leadership meetings, committees, and industry seminars.
• Takes a solution-oriented approach to Financial projects and challenges.
• Carries out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Serves as an ambassador of MRH’s values and company culture, ensuring alignment at all levels.

Your Profile

Personal Requirements:

• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, results-oriented approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy
• Strong communication and cross-departmental collaboration skills
• Ability to challenge financial results constructively and recommend practical improvements.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Good understanding of luxury hospitality operations.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of German and/or French is highly desirable.

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.

• Understanding of Swiss accounting principles and hospitality financial reporting standards.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in financial controlling or hotel finance, preferably within a multi-property hospitality environment.

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, cost control and operational financial processes.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with financial, accounting, PMS and POS systems.

Competencies:

• Initiative, autonomy and environmental awareness
• Adaptability and decision-making
• Accompanying the team member
• Foster knowledge
• Relationship of trust and mutual respect
• Style and attitude, savoir-vivre and savoir-être

Benefits

Why join Michel Reybier Hospitality?

This role offers the opportunity to work within a distinctive luxury hospitality environment and to contribute directly to the commercial performance of several renowned properties in one of Switzerland’s most iconic destinations.

You will work across multiple hotels and collaborate with operational and commercial teams, giving you broad exposure to the different dimensions of hotel revenue management.

At Michel Reybier Hospitality, we value initiative, autonomy, adaptability, collaboration, mutual respect, knowledge sharing and passion. We are looking for someone who shares these values and is motivated to grow within a dynamic, international hospitality environment.

Other Benefits:

• Central staff accommodation in the heart of Zermatt and Täsch.
• Staff, family & friends room rates and other benefits (for example, in the numerous restaurants of the MRH-Zermatt SA hotels)
• A fitness room is available for our employees, as well as a wide range of sports activities in Zermatt
• Access to our pool area during dedicated staff swimming hours
• Through a development programme, you have access to various courses, for example those offered by Ritzy
• Discounts on seasonal or annual cable car passes with the Zermatt resident card

Contact

Ready for your next challenge?

If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy working with data and commercial strategy, and would like to contribute to the revenue performance of a unique luxury hotel portfolio, we would be delighted to hear from you.