Director of Finance

Company Description

The Hoxton is coming to Hamburg!

The Hoxton’s second hotel in Germany is set to open in Hamburg, a city of stunning architecture criss-crossed by hundreds of canals and home to parks, cultural venues and a bustling gastronomic scene. Set as part of the exciting Alter Wall redevelopment project, The Hoxton, Hamburg will feature 188 bedrooms of varying sizes, a large lobby bar and ground floor restaurant, a beautiful rooftop restaurant and The Apartment - The Hoxton’s signature meeting and event space.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Financefor The Hoxton, Hamburg.

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.