Europe Bench Director of Finance - Based at W Barcelona

28 mayo 2025•102 vistas

About the job
Reporting to ADOF Europe, this position will support the location hotel finance team on the finance operations and assist with task force assignments across Europe.
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 brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major or Master's degree in Finance and Accounting
Fluent in English and Spanish or Italian
Relevant experience as Director of Finance in hotel industry
Flexibility to travel (90% of the time)
Positive attitude and easy to connect with the team
European passport is required for this position
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making
Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.
Compiles information, analyzes and monitors actual sales against projected sales.
Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.
Identifies the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute and implement new business plans
Creates the annual operating budget for the property.
Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.
Implements a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.
Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations and profitability.
Analyzes financial data and market trends.
Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company’s and brand’s strategic direction.
Provides on going analytical support by monitoring the operating department’s actual and projected sales.
Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.
Leading Finance Teams
Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
Communicates the strategic goals, the focus and the owner priorities to subordinates in a clear and precise manner.
Leverages strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, the property's strategies and to lead own team.
Oversees internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
Provides excellent leadership by assigning team members and other departments managers' clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.
Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to standard operating procedures.
Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders
Attends meetings and communicating with the owners, understanding the priorities and strategic focus.
Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.
Communicates financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviors.
Demonstrates an understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.
Manages communication with owners in an effective manner.
Manages property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand standard operating procedures and owner requirements.
Facilitates critique meetings to review information with management team.
Developing and Maintaining Finance Goals
Ensures Profits and Losses are documented accurately.
Monitors all taxes that apply, ensuring that taxes are current, collected and/or accrued.
Submits reports in a timely manner, ensuring delivery deadlines.
Develops and supports achievement of performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.
Improves profit growth in operating departments.
Reviews audit issues to ensure accuracy.
Monitor the purchasing process as applicable.
Managing Projects and Policies
Generates and provides accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Reconciles balance sheet to ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Ensures that the P&L is accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).
Ensures compliance with management contract and reporting requirements.
Ensures compliance with standard and local operating procedures.
Ensures compliance with standard operating procedures.
Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities
Ensures team members are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.
Ensures property policies are administered fairly and consistently.
Ensures new hires participate in the department’s orientation program.
Ensures new hires receive the appropriate new hire training to successfully perform their job.
Creates appropriate development plans which develop team members based on their individual strengths, development needs, career aspirations and abilities.
Conduct performance review process for employees.
Participates in hiring activities as appropriate.
MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES
Leadership:
Adaptability
Communication
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Professional Demeanor
Managing Execution:
Building and Contributing to Teams
Driving for Results
Planning and Organizing
Building Relationships:
Coworker Relationships
Customer Relationships
Global Mindset
Generating Talent and Organizational Capability:
Organizational Capability
Talent Management
Learning and Applying Professional Expertise:
Applied Learning
Business Acumen
Technical Acumen
Economics and Accounting
Auditing and Reconciliation
General Finance and Accounting
Analysis
Accounting Knowledge
Accounting and Internal Control Knowledge
Legal
Auditing Skills
Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Basic Competencies
Hospitality Industry System skills
Basic Computer skills
Mathematical Reasoning
Oral Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
Writing
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Department: Management
Language required: Spanish.
The company
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