Director Of Finance - Cluster Orient Express Hotels, Rome Lazio

Director Of Finance - Cluster Orient Express Hotels, Rome
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

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Director of Finance - Cluster Orient Express Hotels, Rome Client: Accor

Location: Job Category: Finance

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Job Reference: 500dd7dc6e59

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Posted: 22. 01. 2025

Expiry Date: 08. 03. 2025

Job Description: Company Description ORIENT EXPRESS Artisan of Travel since 1883, Orient Express is a legendary brand steeped in history and loved by generations past, present and future.

Representing the pinnacle of ultra-luxury hospitality within Accor Group, this brand is currently going through exciting phases of rebirth and expansion.

Orient Express embodies the refined nomadic spirit of travel, inviting each traveler to a place where the journey is the destination.

ABOUT ARSENALE Arsenale is a multi-brand Group capable of providing a comprehensive service to the largest and most renowned luxury global market operators who wish to expand in Italy.

Founded and supported by internationally renowned entrepreneurs and investors, Arsenale aims at creating the leading luxury hospitality group in Italy.

Orient Express La Minerva, Rome Considered as the beloved capital of the Orient Express legend, Rome will be home to the first Orient Express hotel, Minerva, in 2024.

Job Description The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership, functional guidance, and valuable insights to the General Manager, to the Partner, to the Executive Committee and to Department Heads for optimal business decision; Interacting with hotel's legal counsel, insurance companies, tax consultants, auditors, commercial and government banks to effectively control the assets of the business.

Provide strategic leadership and business support for the management team through the management of the financial analytics function, capital, projects, operational finance matters, procurement activities and prepare short and long-term plans, forecasts and budgets for capital and operating spend.

He/She will be a highly motivated team player with strong accounting, communication, business presentation, analytical skills, and strong systems background.

Direct the financial operations of the Cluster to ensure the security of hotel assets and make recommendations to improve hotel profitability.

Reporting to the Area General Manager and Regional Finance leadership, here is a non-exhaustive list of the Director of Finance tasks:

Create the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for department heads.

Analyse ROI for capital projects prior to committing funds and, upon completion, determine if anticipated results were achieved.

Maximize cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits, and remittances.

Review rates and recommend rate strategy to the Area General Manager; participate in sales strategy meetings.

Manage day-to-day activities, plan, and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members.

Educate, train, and motivate finance and accounting teams to achieve hotel revenue goals.

Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with key department heads.

Ensure accounting practices support the guest experience through payment options, inventory controls, and financial dispute resolution.

Implement and maintain acceptable accounting practices as required by company policy and procedures.

Develop and implement financial control procedures and systems; maintain records for internal and external audits; ensure compliance with government regulations and contractual agreements.

Participate in local recognized professional and industry organizations.

Manage hotel contracts.

Provide accurate and complete financial and management reports on a timely basis.

Compliance and Risk Management Ensure the hotel is reporting in compliance with the policies, the Uniform Chart of Accounts and hotel management.

Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly.

Ensure compliance with all laws and fiscal regulations.

Protect the owners and the management company's interest in the hotel assets and operations.

Conduct regular operations risk assessments.

Accountability Supervises clerical accounting employees in a full range of functions such as Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit/Collections, Purchasing, Audit, Payroll, and/or Accounting Operations.

Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance and 5-10 years in hotel accounting or audit with at least 1-7 years in a Director of Finance or similar supervisory role in Italy.

Knowledge of accounting management duties such as negotiating hotel space and tenant leases; processing payroll; performing asset management duties.

Technical skills and Knowledge Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure Work closely with internal and external stakeholders Strong analytical and numerical skills Advanced ability to use Microsoft applications Must speak local language(s) Fluent in Business in Italian and English Good interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving orientation Additional Information Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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