Director of Finance

Darum lohnt es sich

The hotel is operated on a self-accounting basis and includes statutory accounts. • Manage the finance relationship with operations and finance at hotel and head office ensuring that an excellent service is provided through quality input. • Manage the relevant elements of our owner relationship. • Lead all elements related to balance sheets, P&L, cash management, capital, amongst others. • Provide focused, innovative and value-adding management reporting and analysis. • Deliver high quality management information and performance measurement that is accurate and relevant. • Ensure reporting that incorporates benchmarking, identification and measurement of key performance indicators and use of balanced scorecard. • Optimise and develop systems to improve efficiency and information. • Ensure training takes place for users; challenge processes to eliminate non-value adding tasks. • Work with colleagues to ensure that errors are corrected at source and processes amended as required, eliminating rather than correcting errors. • Lead the planning and forecasting process for The Hoxton, Hamburg and ensure that financial plans are consistent with the strategic objectives. • Pro-actively support the General Manager and lead the finance team in hotel strategic planning, focusing on value opportunities. • Manage the formulation, review and approval process for budgeting within the hotel. • Lead, develop and inspire a high-quality finance team. • Actively plan for succession to develop and replace individuals effectively. • Develop effectiveness of the finance function through continuous training and development of the team.

Lead and motivate the team to high levels of performance.

Additional Information • The opportunity to work with an exciting new hospitality concept in Hamburg and have a real impact on its success. • 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 building a portfolio of brands. • Great discounts across the Ennismore family (which you get to keep even if you decide to leave us!). • A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.

Job Description • What you’ll do – Ensure strong financial management within a robust control environment. • Have ultimate responsibility for accurate accounting records and provide financial reports for the hotel.

Qualifications • 5 plus years of hotel finance experience, ideally already in a Finance Manager/Director of Finance role. • Strong knowledge and experience of operating requirements from a financial and legal perspective on German financial requirements. • Technical skill, with a strong understanding of compliance requirements, best practice hotel operations, finance function set up and standard systems. • A balance between a methodical and process-driven approach and flexibility and creativity when it comes to meeting deadlines and finding solutions. • A qualified accountant would be an advantage.