Assistant Finance Manager / Pre - Opening

The role aims to be recognized as trusted advisors in the hotel / hotels. This
role supports the finance lead to attract and retains best-in-class finance
professionals. This role assists in developing their finance team and enables
them to Thrive. The role communicates with impact, ensures a robust control
and compliance environment and supports to enable the EMEA finance management
company value proposition, which is attractive to existing and new owners. The
role partners within the hotel / hotels to maximize profit for our
shareholders and owners and executes EMEA Operations Finance innovations and
projects to deliver an industry leading efficient finance organization.
What will I be doing?
The Assistant Cluster Finance Manager will support all activities performed by
the Cluster Finance Manager, to include but not limited to, understanding and
driving financial performance, ensuring timely and accurate financial
reporting and month-end closing activities, co-ordinating and reviewing
monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles (GAAP), Uniform System of Accounts and Hilton policies and
procedures. The role will ensure a smooth operation of all hotel finance
activities in full compliance with the policy, regulatory and contractual
framework. The role will business partner with all hotel finance team members
and the Hotel Management team, and supports the Cluster Finance Manager in
developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal
and external stakeholders, including Commercial, IT, Procurement, Operations,
Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners and Assett Managers as well
as Regional Operations Finance. In absence of the Cluster Finance Manager, the
Assistant Cluster Finance Manager will assume responsibilities of the
department lead. The role will support the Cluster Finance Manager to develop
best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant
Finance development programs.
What are we looking for?
* Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
* Strong problem solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
* Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
* Ability to help develop problem solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
* Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for team to fulfill responsibilities
* Ability to manage and develop staff
* Detail oriented and organized
* Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners
* Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
* Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required
Additional Preferences:
University degree in Accounting or Finance
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector
from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and
mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and
leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value.
Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest
experiences across its. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and
warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality
experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at
the heart of it all!