This five star Lowry Hotel, Manchester is looking to recruit
a Director of Finance.
With ACCA or comparable credentials, you will have relevant
experience in a comparable role in the premium five-star industry. Strong
leadership and communication abilities are crucial. You will report directly
into the General Manager, You will also be responsible for team of 7 including
stores. Your duties will entail.
* You will handle the finance operation, including both short-
and long-term planning and management, while reporting directly to the hotel
general manager and with a dotted line to the owners.
* As a member of the Hotel executive team, take part in
overall hotel strategic management
* Oversee and direct the hotel's on-site accounting operations
to guarantee sound financial management, prompt, accurate reporting, and
analysis. Budgeting, accounting, cash management, and hotel financial planning
are also included in this duty.
* Contribute to fostering the shareholders' relationships. In
charge of overseeing and organising owner reporting as needed. Attend meetings,
give personalised reports, and reply to enquiries or requests promptly.
* Complete the year-end audit procedure. Examine and accept
all audit work papers and reconciliations. Organise the visits of the external
auditor, reply to their enquiries, authorise modifications, match the audit and
property numbers, and authorise the final audit.
* Compile and examine all yearly and monthly financial
reports. Involve the department managers in the investigation, review, and
analysis of the variance explanations. Take the effort to oversee
troubleshooting for appropriate revenue enhancement and expense controls.
* Participate in the annual business plan preparation and
final evaluation.
The successful candidate currently be working at Financial
Controller level and experience of working in a hotel is also necessary. The
candidate will also possess excellent computer skills, a methodical approach to
working, produce work of a high standard of accuracy and be able to work to
deadlines.
The Lowry Hotel’s service Brand Pillars of ‘Iconic’,
‘Individual’ and ‘Intuitive’ service delivery are key attributes to all
candidates for this role. In return for your commitment to delivering five star
service and standards, we offer excellent training and development
opportunities in addition to other benefits such as hotel discounts, uniforms
and meals on duty.
Benefits include
* Meals on duty provided
* Unique team member discount rate of 25 pounds per room only
and 50% of all food and drink. Friends and family discount also available.
* Access to discounted rates with Millennium and Copthorne
Hotels
* Access to wider wallet benefits platform
* Access to online training facilities with Flow
* An extra holiday for your birthday
* Free parking on site
* Instant rewards scheme
* Death in service benefit
The Lowry hotel is an equal opportunities employer.