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. 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, focussing 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.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for…
* Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
* Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
* You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
* You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
* You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
* If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
* You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
* 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.
Additional Information
What's in it for you...
* 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 entire Ennismore family (which you get to keep even if you decide to leave us!).
* A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.