Director of Finance

The role aims to be recognized as trusted advisors to the business. This role
attracts and retains best-in-class finance professionals, develops their
finance team and enables them to Thrive. The role communicates with impact to
all stakeholders, ensures a robust control and compliance environment and
enables the EMEA finance management company value proposition which is
attractive to existing and new owners. The role partners with our business to
maximize profit for our shareholders and owners and innovates to deliver an
industry leading efficient finance organization.

What will I be doing?

The Director of Finance is accountable for the hotel in respect of
understanding and driving financial performance and is responsible to perform
all finance activities within the policy, regulatory and contractual
framework.

The role will business partner with the General Manager and has accountability
for developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of
internal and external stakeholders, including within Hotel Finance,
Commercial, IT, Procurement, Human Resources, Operations, Shared Service
Centers (where applicable), Owners and Assett Managers as well as Regional
Operations Finance. The Director of Finance works closely with all Business
Partners to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation
in all relevant Finance development programs.

You will be and remain familiar with the management agreement for the Hotel
and implement processes and procedures to ensure the Hotel is operated in
compliance with the management agreement, reporting issues of non-compliance
to your supervising manager.

What are we looking for?

• Strategic thinker with the ability to formulate effective goals, objectives and priorities with a long term perspective


• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)


• Financial and operational analytical skills (operational analysis)


• Knowledge of departmental and hotel operations


• Ability to exercise judgment in evaluating situations and in making sound decisions


• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data


• Leadership and organizational skills (team orientation, flexible, adaptable)


• Ability to analyze large volume of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts projections


• Proficiency in MS Office suite applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Additional Preferences:
University degree in Accounting or Finance / Accounting certification (eg
CIMA)
Hotel level or industry experience

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!