Billings & Financial Controls Manager

Are you a numbers whizz with a love for events and hospitality? Do you thrive on precision, collaboration, and making complex processes run like clockwork? If so, we’ve got the perfect role for you at Goodwood, where world-class experiences meet financial excellence.

We’re on the lookout for a Billing & Financial Controls Manager to take the reins of our end-to-end billing process for large-scale Meetings & Events. This is a pivotal role in our prestigious Entertaining & Hospitality division, ensuring every pound is accounted for, every invoice is accurate, and every event runs smoothly behind the scenes.

• Owning the end-to-end billing process for our high-profile events.
• Collaborating with Sales, Planning, and Operational teams to ensure revenue is captured accurately and efficiently.
• Designing smart systems and controls that keep us compliant and agile.
• Training new starters on financial processes (you’ll be the go-to guru!).
• Managing aged debt and supporting forecasting and margin clarity.
• Supporting Hotel teams with cash handling, POS setup, and financial data.
• Acting as a financial partner to the Goodwood Hotel Management team.

• Coordinating billing plans and package setups with Sales and Planning.
• Spotting gaps, solving problems, and keeping our billing process sharp.
• Ensuring client invoices are issued promptly post-event.
• Overseeing financial operations across Hotel, Club, and Estate.
• Being the go-to for PDQ queries, refunds, and admin room management.
• Supporting new system rollouts and linking them to our finance platforms.
• Helping the Spa and Health Club teams with financial queries.
• Keeping reconciliations on track and jumping into ad hoc finance tasks.

• A solid understanding of sales ledger processes.
• Confidence with MS Office, especially Excel (bonus points for formulas and pivot tables!).
• A proactive, positive approach to problem-solving.
• Flexibility in working hours and attitude, especially during peak event periods.
• A collaborative mindset and a love for making things work better.

At Goodwood, we don’t just host events, we create unforgettable experiences. You’ll be part of a passionate team in a stunning location, with opportunities to grow, innovate, and make a real impact.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape the financial future of Goodwood’s Entertaining & Hospitality division.