Director of Finance

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title:
Director of Finance

Reports directly to: General Manager

Direct Reports: Accounting Department

• Functions as the property’s strategic financial business leader.
• The position champions, develops and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customer and property employees.
• The position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and hotel initiatives while maximizing the return on investment.
• In addition, creates and executes a business plan that is aligned with the property and brand’s business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial activities and the delivery of desirable financial results.

• Action orientated with a drive for results
• Analytical Skills
• Strong math’s skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solver
• Positive approach
• ERP Software and Opera experience

• Fluent in both Italian and English
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting
• Internationally experienced
• Affinity with a more refined lifestyle

Minimum 4-year experience in similar role in comparable property with sizeable rooms and meeting spaces.

• Has demonstrated the ability to always work on behalf of Guests
• Has demonstrated the ability to work with other Team Members
• Successful track record of working in a collaborative/matrixed environment
• Ability to evaluate and identify business opportunities for a business

• Develop means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
• Analyze information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.
• Compile information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.
• Analyze differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.
• Identify the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Think creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans
• Create the annual operating budget for the property.
• Provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.
• Implement a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.
• Ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.
• Analyze financial data and market trends.
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan, which is aligned with the company’s and brand’s strategic direction.
• Provide ongoing analytical support by monitoring the operating department’s actual and projected sales.
• Produce accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.

• Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision-making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Communicate the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner.
• Leverage strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies and to lead own team.
• Oversee internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
• Provide excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.
• Conduct annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to standard operating procedures.

• Attend meetings and communicating with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.
• Understand and meet the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
• Advise the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
• Communicate financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner…