Corporate Director of Finance, EMEA

Starwood Hotels; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company, Starwood Hotels, seeks a Corporate Director of Finance, EMEA to lead financial operations across the region. This strategic role involves enhancing financial performance, optimizing resource allocation, and building strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring compliance and maximizing ROI.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate finance leadership in a multi-regional context.
• Ability to develop and execute financial strategies that align with business goals.
• Strong analytical skills to drive performance and value creation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and finance operations across all properties.
• Lead annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Develop relationships with owners and communicate financial results.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Strategic Planning

Team Management

Financial Analysis

Communication

Job description

OUR COMPANY

Starwood Hotels management company operates upscale, lifestyle, and luxury properties including 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, Treehouse Hotels, and SH Collection. Over 2,000 team members work daily to create impactful memories by offering exceptional service and a welcoming atmosphere for our guests.

Our success is driven by passionate, skilled team members who embody Starwood Hotels' core values. We aim to hire thoughtful, caring, and forward-thinking individuals who inspire, collaborate, and strive to do good in the world.

About the Role...

The Corporate Director of Finance, EMEA, will be a strategic leader overseeing accounting and finance operations across all Starwood Hotels in the region. The role involves implementing effective tools and analyses to drive financial performance and safeguard assets.

What You’ll Do:

The Corporate Director of Finance, EMEA, is a strategic financial leader responsible for developing and executing portfolio-wide strategies that meet or exceed financial targets, improve processes, and ensure compliance. The role provides financial expertise to support finance initiatives and maximize ROI.

Key focus areas include:

Financial Leadership:

• Partner with the Area Managing Director and regional team to influence strategic direction, identify growth opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and support sound financial decision-making.
• Lead finance and accounting responsibilities, including annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, financial analysis, cash management, and reporting.
• Enhance team skills in sales, profit maximization, and cost control, providing analytical tools to meet revenue goals and identify expense opportunities.
• Use financial analysis and market data to anticipate needs, address issues, and create value through innovation and calculated risk-taking.

Building Relationships/Owner Relations:

• Develop trust with property owners, understanding management contracts, deal structures, and ROI expectations. Provide valuable insights and proactively address owner needs.
• Communicate effectively with owners through regular updates and presentations of financial results and business cases.
• Build strong relationships with property leadership, regional and corporate teams, external partners, and auditors.

Additional focus areas:

• Manage and develop finance teams at properties.
• Ensure teams have the necessary tools and accountability.
• Manage corporate cost centers and reporting.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure legal compliance.
• Review internal audits, financial statements, forecasts, and participate in monthly reviews.
• Ensure timely month-end closes, review large purchase orders and expense reports, and monitor hotel performance metrics.
• Promote a positive work environment and support team development.
• Assist with recruitment for finance positions.
• Oversee budget creation, project reviews, and pre-opening budgets.
• Participate in preopening teams and setup of finance systems, including onboarding and training new finance staff.