Assistant Finance Manager

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 Finance Manager will support all activities performed by the
Finance Manasger, 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 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 Finance Manager, the Assistant Finance Manager will
assume responsibilities of the department lead. The role will support the
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 global brands. 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!