Director of Finance (m/f/d)

We’re looking for a Director of Finance to join our team and play a crucial role in the continued success and growth of The Hoxton, Charlottenburg.

Reporting to our General Manager, you will lead our Finance department and oversee all things finance-related, ensuring the hotel’s financial operations run smoothly and effectively behind the scenes.

From day-to-day accounting and financial reporting to budgeting, forecasting and financial control, you’ll play a key role in supporting the hotel’s overall performance and success.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strong Financial Management within a robust control environment.
• Have ultimate responsibility for accurate accounting records and provide financial reports for the Hotel.
• 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 relationship with Owner.
• 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.
• Optimize 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, Berlin 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.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years hotel finance experience.
• Strong communication skills (both spoken & written) in German and English language.
• Accounting experience.
• Technical skills, preferably with a strong understanding of compliance requirements, best practice hotel operations.

Benefits

• A competitive package, including Bonus eligibility and plenty of opportunity for development.
• 28 holidays (plus bank holidays) and extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Great discounts across the entire Ennismore family.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Food on us during your shift.
• Regular team get togethers.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events.
• Get in touch with experts from OpenUp to balance work and life.
• Enjoy lots of Discounts through our Corporate Benefits Discount webpage.
• Learn and grow with our Ennismore Learning platform.