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FINANCE MANAGER – HOTEL INDIGO, EXETER
Who are we?
Focus Hotels Management are aiming to be one of UK’s leading hotel management companies and every member of our team must play their part in delivering exceptional service to our guests, our owners, and our colleagues in order to achieve this. With a real focus on performance, people, quality, profit and communities, Focus Hotels Management can transform hotels.
Role Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Financial Manager to lead the hotel finance function, we are looking for an individual who can manage the demands of a quite distinctive property.
This is very much a high visibility, proactive, commercial/operational finance role requiring a confident, collaborative approach as well as the ability to challenge the norm.
As Financial Manager you will have responsibility for all accounting records, controls and management information. With excellent commercial acumen you will oversee the production of forecasts whilst ensuring that the hotels achieve their financial targets.
You will need demonstrate thorough and practical understanding of P&L Reporting as well as the separate companies Balance Sheets and Bank Reporting requirements.
As our Finance Manager, you will join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service where we believe that anything is possible, whilst having fun in all that we do!
Role Responsibilities
Will need to ensure day-to-day finance functions at the hotel are completed. This includes Cash banking, credit card reconciliation, ordering and purchase ledger, and sales ledger functions.
Preparing payroll schedule for outsource HR agency.
Ensure compliance on both management and financial reporting working closely with both internal stakeholders and external agencies to manage, facilitate, and coordinate all aspects of the finance function.
Collaborate with the Owners, Focus Head Office Finance Team and the Hotel General Manager in developing financial targets and subsequent plans to ensure their delivery.
Weekly and monthly reporting to the Owners including accurate and timely reporting of all financial aspects.
Preparation and detailed workings for of preparation of the annual financial accounts and submissions of the Statutory Accounts.
You Are
Commercially astute with strong analytical skills and an exception eye for detail.
A track record of achievement within a financially driven environment and delivering multiple projects across a multi-site arrangement.
An exceptional organiser with excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills across a variety of disciplines.
Experience of working in a successful team.
You Have
Considerable practical working experience with a variety of Finance roles in a hotel environment or related hospitality industry.
Worked with different hotel operating systems, including PMS and EPOS solutions, as well as reporting tools to facilitate preparation of the variety or financial outputs required.
Working knowledge on the requirements of an Internal and External Audit programme.
Positive attitude to dealing with the various partners and external support organisations required for delivery of the role.
Benefits
Personal development and opportunity for career progression within the multi global branded environment.
Access to our brand partner and Focus Hotels Staff Rate discounts, helping you to travel around the world.
Competitive remuneration with annual bonus scheme.
Starting with 28 days holiday per year inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
Free car parking available.
Job Type: Full time, property based.
