Finance Manager & Business Support

InterContinental Hotels Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and enhance profitability. In this pivotal role, you will manage daily activities, educate and motivate finance teams, and establish strong relationships across the organization. Your expertise in financial analysis and budget management will be crucial in driving accountability and maximizing cash flow performance. With a commitment to teamwork and quality service, you will play a key role in shaping the financial future of the hotel. Join a supportive culture that values trust and acceptance, and enjoy a range of employee benefits designed to support your career journey.

Benefits

Complimentary Gym Membership

Paid Birthday Leave

Free Dry Cleaning

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a commercially focused Finance Manager.
• Ability to engage with and influence business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations to ensure security of hotel assets.
• Create annual operating budget and provide analytical support.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Relationship Building

Education

CPA/CA Qualification

Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Manage the financial operations of the hotel to ensure the security of hotel assets. Report to GM’s and owners on financial state of hotel and make recommendations to improve hotel profitability. Serve as primary contact for all hotel financial – and accounting-related issues with owners, auditors (internal and external) and regulatory agencies.

YOUR DAY TO DAY

• Manage day-to-day activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members.
• Educate, train and motivate finance and accounting teams to achieve hotel revenue goals. Ensure staff has the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out job duties. Provide direction to hotel employees on how decision-making impacts profits.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with key department heads.
• Use financial analysis, data trends and market information to anticipate needs, identify operating/financial issues, and recommend actions to maximise financial return.
• Create the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for department heads.
• Analyse ROI for capital projects prior to committing funds and, upon completion, determine if anticipated results were achieved.
• Maximise cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory (avoid excessive supply), credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances.
• Review rates and recommend rate strategy to the General Manager; participate in sales strategy meetings.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• You will enjoy being visible and building strong relationships and partnering across all levels of an organization.
• Excellent communication skills are essential to build trust. You will have experience driving accountability, empowering a team and leading through the team.
• You will be organized and planned as well as being able to be adaptable and flexible and navigate through the grey areas with ease. It is not always structured.
• Significant and demonstrable experience as a commercially focused Finance Manager, CPA/CA qualified
• Exposure to finance work in the Hotel sector is not essential but would be extremely advantageous
• Proven ability to engage with and influence business stakeholders, in a collegiate and consultative manner
• Full Australian work rights

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US:

• We give our people everything they need to succeed. You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a range of benefits that supports you throughout your IHG career journey including:
• Complimentary membership to our hotel Gym: Fit Collective
• Paid birthday leave and proactive health days
• Free dry cleaning
• Popular hotel perks and discounts on our partner platform, and some of the best employee discounts across our IHG Hotels

IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance.