Director of Finance (m / f / d)

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Essen; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a strategic financial leader to champion innovative financial strategies and deliver exceptional results. This role involves developing comprehensive business plans, managing budgets, and leading finance teams to ensure operational excellence. You will engage with key stakeholders, analyze market trends, and drive financial performance while fostering a culture of integrity and accountability. If you are passionate about finance and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 4-year degree in Finance or related field; 3 years experience in finance.
• Master's degree preferred; 1 year experience in finance.

Aufgaben

• Develops and implements property-wide financial strategies.
• Creates annual operating budgets and forecasts for the property.
• Leads finance teams and oversees audit processes.

Kenntnisse

Crisis Management

Marketing

Public Relations

Fundraising

Media Relations

Strategic Planning

Social Media Management

Team Management

Public Speaking

Writing Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting

Master's degree in Finance and Accounting

Tools

Wordpress

Constant Contact

Jobbeschreibung

Functions as the propertys strategic financial business leader. The position champions, develops, and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customers and property employees. The position provides the financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives while maximizing the return on investment. Additionally, it creates and executes a business plan aligned with the property's and brand's strategic goals, focusing on the execution of financial activities and the delivery of desirable financial results.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 3 years experience in finance and accounting or related professional area.
• Master's degree in Finance and Accounting or related major; 1 year experience in finance and accounting or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Engaging in Strategic Planning and Decision Making

1. Develops means to improve profit, including estimating costs and benefits, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
2. Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses, and creates annual budget plans.
3. Compiles information, analyzes, and monitors actual sales against projected sales.
4. Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.
5. Identifies underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into parts.
6. Develops, executes, and implements new business plans creatively and practically.

Creates the annual operating budget for the property

1. Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.
2. Implements appropriate controls to manage business risks.
3. Ensures a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations, and profitability.

Analyzes financial data and market trends

1. Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction.
2. Provides ongoing analytical support by monitoring operating departments' actual and projected sales.
3. Produces accurate forecasts to enable operations to react to business changes.

Leading Finance Teams

1. Uses interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial and business decision-making; demonstrates honesty and integrity; leads by example.
2. Communicates strategic goals, focus, and owner priorities clearly to subordinates.
3. Leverages leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team and property strategies, leading own team effectively.

Oversees internal, external, and regulatory audit processes

1. Provides leadership by assigning clear accountability backed by appropriate authority.
2. Conducts annual performance appraisals with direct reports according to SOPs.

Anticipating and Delivering on the Needs of Key Stakeholders

1. Attends meetings and communicates with owners to understand priorities and strategic focus.
2. Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate guests, etc.).
3. Advises the GM and executive committee on operational and financial issues.
4. Communicates financial concepts clearly to drive desired behaviors.
5. Demonstrates understanding of cash flow and owner priorities.

Manages communication with owners effectively

1. Manages property working capital and cash flow per brand standards and owner requirements.
2. Facilitates critique meetings with management teams.

Developing and Maintaining Finance Goals

1. Ensures profits and losses are accurately documented.
2. Monitors taxes, ensures they are current, collected, and accrued.
3. Submits reports timely to meet deadlines.
4. Develops and supports achievement of performance, budget, and team goals.
5. Reviews audit issues for accuracy.
6. Monitors purchasing processes as applicable.

Managing Projects and Policies

1. Generates and provides accurate, timely reports and presentations.
2. Reconciles balance sheets to support account balances with proper documentation.
3. Ensures P&L accuracy and compliance with management contracts and reporting requirements.
4. Ensures compliance with SOPs.

Managing Human Resources Activities

1. Ensures team members are cross-trained to support daily operations.
2. Administers policies fairly and consistently.
3. Participates in hiring, onboarding, and performance reviews.
4. Develops individual development plans based on team members' strengths and aspirations.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, nondiscrimination on any protected basis such as disability and veteran status, or any other law.

Required Experience : Director

Key Skills : Crisis Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Fundraising, Media Relations, Constant Contact, Strategic Planning, Social Media Management, Team Management, Public Speaking, Wordpress, Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Location: Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany