Director of Finance

The Hoxton; Hamburg; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Food on shift

Free night at The Hoxton

Meal for two on start

Descripción de la vacante

The Hoxton, Hamburg is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the hotel’s financial operations. You will oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance, while partnering with operations and head office to ensure high‑quality financial support and strategic planning.

You will manage balance sheets, P&L, cash flow, budgeting and forecasting, and develop a high‑performing finance team ready to drive value and efficiency across the hotel’s financial processes.

Formación

• 5+ years of hotel finance experience, ideally in a Finance Manager/Director role.
• Strong knowledge of German financial requirements and compliance.
• Technical skill with finance function setup and standard systems.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain strong financial management within a robust control environment.
• Own accurate accounting records and hotel financial reporting.
• Lead balance sheet, P&L, cash management and capital planning.
• Provide management reporting, benchmarking and KPI tracking.
• Guide budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning for the hotel.

Conocimientos

Hotel finance experience

Financial reporting

Compliance

Team leadership

Budgeting

German regulatory knowledge

Educación

Qualified accountant

Herramientas

Finance systems

Descripción del empleo

The Hoxton is coming to Hamburg!

The Hoxton’s second hotel in Germany is set to open in Hamburg, a city of stunning architecture criss‑crossed by hundreds of canals and home to parks, cultural venues and a bustling gastronomic scene. Set as part of the exciting Alter Wall redevelopment project, The Hoxton, Hamburg will feature 188 bedrooms of varying sizes, a large lobby bar and ground floor restaurant, a beautiful rooftop restaurant and The Apartment - The Hoxton’s signature meeting and event space.

Company Description

The Hoxton is coming to Hamburg!

The Hoxton’s second hotel in Germany is set to open in Hamburg, a city of stunning architecture criss‑crossed by hundreds of canals and home to parks, cultural venues and a bustling gastronomic scene. Set as part of the exciting Alter Wall redevelopment project, The Hoxton, Hamburg will feature 188 bedrooms of varying sizes, a large lobby bar and ground floor restaurant, a beautiful rooftop restaurant and The Apartment - The Hoxton’s signature meeting and event space.

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance for The Hoxton, Hamburg.

Job Description

What you’ll do…

• Ensure strong financial management within a robust control environment.
• Have ultimate responsibility for accurate accounting records and provide financial reports for the hotel. The hotel is operated on a self-accounting basis and includes statutory accounts.
• Manage the finance relationship with operations and finance at hotel and head office ensuring that an excellent service is provided through quality input.
• Manage the relevant elements of our owner relationship.
• Lead all elements related to balance sheets, P&L, cash management, capital, amongst others.
• Provide focused, innovative and value-adding management reporting and analysis.
• Deliver high quality management information and performance measurement that is accurate and relevant.
• Ensure reporting that incorporates benchmarking, identification and measurement of key performance indicators and use of balanced scorecard.
• Optimise and develop systems to improve efficiency and information.
• Ensure training takes place for users; challenge processes to eliminate non-value adding tasks.
• Work with colleagues to ensure that errors are corrected at source and processes amended as required, eliminating rather than correcting errors.
• Lead the planning and forecasting process for The Hoxton, Hamburg and ensure that financial plans are consistent with the strategic objectives.
• Pro-actively support the General Manager and lead the finance team in hotel strategic planning, focussing on value opportunities.
• Manage the formulation, review and approval process for budgeting within the hotel.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-quality finance team.
• Actively plan for succession to develop and replace individuals effectively.
• Develop effectiveness of the finance function through continuous training and development of the team. Lead and motivate the team to high levels of performance.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here.
• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night.
• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
• 5 plus years of hotel finance experience, ideally already in a Finance Manager/Director of Finance role.
• Strong knowledge and experience of operating requirements from a financial and legal perspective on German financial requirements.
• Technical skill, with a strong understanding of compliance requirements, best practice hotel operations, finance function set up and standard systems.
• A balance between a methodical and process-driven approach and flexibility and creativity when it comes to meeting deadlines and finding solutions.
• A qualified accountant would be an advantage.

Additional Information

What's in it for you…

• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development.
• Food on us during your shift.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
• Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
• Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties – we know how to have a good time!
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.