Director of Finance - Trump Turnberry - Finance

Trump Turnberry Golf and Spa; Girvan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury resort in Scotland is seeking an experienced financial leader to join their management team. You will oversee financial operations, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management within the hospitality sector and excellent communication skills to liaise with the Owners and Executive Committee. This role includes management of a finance team and is vital for driving profitability and ensuring financial governance throughout the resort.

Benefits

Subsidised staff accommodation

Discounted dining options

Access to resort facilities

Uniforms provided and laundered

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in financial leadership roles within a hospitality or resort environment.
• Knowledge of financial controls, reporting, and VAT compliance.
• Skills in budget management and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial relationships between Owners and Executive Committee.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls and reporting.
• Oversee annual budget creation and monitor variances.

Skills

Financial leadership

Compliance management

Budget creation

Communication

Training and development

Job description

PROPERTY

The diversity of the product offering encompasses a Luxury hotel, with 204 rooms within the main Hotel and Villa accommodation, 11 meeting rooms, 3 golf courses, The Spa at Turnberry, Stables and Turnberry Adventures across the grounds of the 827-acre resort. The property is owned and managed by The Trump Organisation.

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the General Manager, and acting as a member of the resort leadership team (Executive Committee), the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall financial leadership, control and commercial performance of the resort, leading the effective and efficient use of financial resources. You will plan, direct and manage the provision of accurate, timely and objective financial data from which informed management decisions can be made as well as recommending remedial action when and where necessary. You will partner with operational leaders to drive profitability across all revenue streams whilst ensuring robust financial governances, compliance and cash management. You will be responsible for leading the Finance team, ensuring the department is professional, service-oriented and highly skilled. You will actively participate in all resort leadership/management activities as a member of the Executive Committee (ExCom). This is an on-property role.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• You will manage and coordinate the relationship between the Owners (Trump Organisation) and the Executive Committee from a financial perspective.
• Full responsibility (with the Corporate Director of Finance) for the financial controls of the Resort.
• Full trial balance responsibility, including completion of Profit & Loss month end in accordance with the agreed company standard deadlines.
• Full end to end ownership and accountability for creating the annual budget, ensuring it is submitted within corporate timelines.
• Assist in the creation, implementation and submission of all company’s forecasts.
• Creating and maintaining all finance related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as training all HODs on financial SOPs as part of their onboarding and continuous professional development.
• Full responsibility for payroll management, including the preparation of annual department FTE structures.
• Responsible for all compliance with HMRC reporting including management of VAT and other relevant taxes.
• Liaison with external auditors/owners on all relevant matters, including periodic financial reporting.
• Ensure appropriate control over the company’s assets and in particular, cash controls are in place.
• Calculate and monitor variances from the budget and highlight significant issues to management along with solutions.

BENEFITS INCLUDE

• Subsidised staff accommodation (if required).
• Access to a meal on duty in the staff canteen.
• Turnberry Friends & Family Rooms Programme - discounted room rates at Trump Turnberry, available to you and your family.
• Discounts available at the Food & Beverage outlets and the Golf Professional Shop.
• Resort Facilities – use of the Spa, Gym and Golf facilities, including a Staff Golf Club(subject to some restrictions).
• Trump Hotels Associate and Friends & Family Rates - discounted room rates at all Trump Properties.
• Uniforms - a uniform will be provided, and items will be laundered at the Company's expense.
• Employee Assistance Programme – offering a range of Employee Assistance Help Lines.
• Ongoing training and development, first-class hospitality training & Apprenticeship programmes are available.