Director of Finance in Vaitape, France

A Director of Finance will lead the Finance department and associated operations such that account management, reporting, and interdepartmental and vendor relations are managed to optimize the hotel’s profitability.

What will you be doing?

Specifically, you will be responsible to:

• Ensure that Finance teams are providing month end closing and all other required management reports;
• Work with the Finance Managers/General/Hotel Manager to provide full and accurate forecasting and budgeting proposals within the hotel;
• Prepare capital reviews as required by the General/Hotel Manager and/or Accounting and Finance Departments;
• Develop best practice financial accounting and control procedures and continually review the process and procedures to maximize impact and efficiency;
• Ensure the balance sheets are a fair reflection of the assets and liabilities of the hotels;
• Lead monthly finance update meetings with General Manager/Hotel team;
• Comply with Hilton policies and procedures across the area, maximizing performance on the Finance Balanced Scorecard;
• Review regularly the balance sheets, ensure reconciliations are performed of all cluster hotels-controlled accounts and explain all balances even if reconciled elsewhere;
• Assist Heads of the Department to improve their financial awareness and provide them with relevant financial information for their operations;
• Serve your role and Team in an environmentally-conscious manner;
• Lead team development initiatives, including mentoring junior staff and leading professional development programs;
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, and manage financial risks effectively;
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and other external parties;
• Contribute to strategic financial planning and long-term financial strategy;
• Implement and oversee specific sustainability initiatives and goals.

Qualifications – What are we looking for?

A Director of Finance serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Relevant degree, in Finance or related business discipline, from an academic institution;
• Previous experience in a similar role;
• Organization, planning skills and the ability to prioritize;
• Rigorous commitment to accuracy and detail;
• Negotiation and influencing skills;
• Effective management skills (upwards and downwards) and the willingness to coach and train others;
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills;
• Familiarity with financial software and systems, including but not limited to PeopleSoft.

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Knowledge of commercial business, especially as it relates to hotel management;
• Previous experience in the hospitality industry;
• Experience with the PeopleSoft system.

Job: Finance

Title: Director of Finance

Location: null

Requisition ID: HOT0AT64

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