Director of Finance

Ennismore; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A luxury hospitality company is looking for an experienced Director of Finance for their upcoming hotel in Barcelona. The ideal candidate will manage financial operations, ensure compliance, and lead a finance team. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have a minimum of 5 years of experience in hotel finance, including leadership experience. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits in a prestigious hotel environment.

Servicios

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for global growth

Access to exclusive benefits

Formación

• 5-7 years of hotel finance experience, including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Technical proficiency in compliance requirements and hotel operations best practices.
• Fluent in Spanish and English with excellent communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all accounting and finance duties for the hotel.
• Manage cash flow matters and prepare cash flow statements.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Financial analysis

Cash flow management

Compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Educación

University degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics

Herramientas

PMS systems

Reservation systems

Descripción del empleo

SLS Barcelona brings a new variety of seaside glamour, indulgence and excellence to Barcelona’s waterfront district of Port Forum. Here the hallmarks of an SLS wonderland – playful ambiance, VIP treatment, and theatrical experiences - meet idyllic views to set a lavish stage for the extraordinary to unfold. The only 5-star hotel in the city to feature a terrace off every guestroom (471 in total), SLS Barcelona is all-encompassing in its delight, offering an array of exclusive amenities including rooftop dining and bars, three inviting swimming pools, a spacious 800 square-meter ballroom with abundant natural light, break out rooms catering to all size of meetings, a rejuvenating spa, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Say farewell to the ordinary!

Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to join the pre-opening team at SLS Barcelona. The Director of Finance is responsible for providing consistent leadership in the financial area of the hotel focusing on the profitability of the business; maintain accurate and timely financial reports; ensure acceptable levels of internal control; ensure compliance with all levels of regulations and standard operating procedures; and protection of owner / investor assets.

• Oversee all accounting / finance duties and management reporting for a multi-site hotel, food and beverage venues including but not limited to: full cycle month end closes, financial statement preparation, complex account analysis, reconciliation, as well as budgeting and forecasting for Hotel, Restaurants and Bars, and Recreation.
• Manage and communicate cash flow matters, including accurate and timely preparation of cash flow statements, management of receivables, payables, cash balances, controls and timely deposits of all funds.
• Comply with all tax laws and regulations of the host country affecting the hotel's financial matters; ensure appropriate permits and licenses are obtained for transactions such as currency transfers.
• Retain all leases, contracts and other legal records and documents that may affect the hotel's financial position.
• Approve Daily Activity Reports, Monthly Reports, Monthly Activity Trend Reports, Monthly Activity Source Reports, and Monthly Activity Checklist Reports.
• Approve Daily Operations Reports, Monthly Reports, Monthly Operations Trends Report, Monthly Business Sources Report and Monthly Business Checklist Report.
• Monitor hotel revenue and expenditure and ensure accurate recording in accordance with established international guidelines.
• Review variances from budget or prior year and propose practical improvement methods to management.
• Support investment planning by assisting management in calculating return on capital improvements, gathering information and controlling the bidding process, and ensuring proper maintenance of the property by evaluating the scope of work and specifications.
• Ensure hotel compliance with regulatory licenses and permits, leases, contracts and legal agreements, as well as proper execution of all operating taxes; assist management in enforcing compliance on all points.
• Analyze financial data and operations to advise management in pursuing financial objectives; ensure balance sheet accounts, including bank reconciliations, are reconciled in a timely manner.
• Contribute to recruiting, reviewing and maintaining an inventory of controllers, assistant controllers, accounting managers and other managers for the organization.

Qualifications

What we are looking for...

• University degree with emphasis in Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics is required.
• Experienced hotel finance professional (5-7 years), including 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Hotel opening experience, preferably in a premium-branded hotel.
• Technical proficiency with a solid understanding of compliance requirements and hotel-specific systems, hotel and restaurant operations best practices, finance function setup and standard systems (PMS systems, reservation systems, etc.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Solid understanding of local legal compliance requirements.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and maintain high attention to detail.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities; ability to inspire others.
• Excellent relationship-building skills; comfortable collaborating with other teams and leaders.
• Ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and decisive decision-making.
• Quick learner and adaptable to SLS's unique culture; humility and openness to ideas.
• Willingness to try new approaches and contribute to a fun, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

What's in it for you...

• Lead a powerhouse team and shape luxury hospitality at SLS Barcelona.
• Thrive in a culture that rewards innovation and high standards, with opportunities for global growth.
• Competitive compensation and access to exclusive benefits across the portfolio of brands.

SLS is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collection of entrepreneurial brands; Ennismore is a joint-venture with Accor, formed in 2021.

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