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Position Overview
- Functions as the property’s strategic financial business leader.
- Champions, develops, and implements property-wide strategies to deliver products and services that meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand’s target customers and property employees.
- Provides financial expertise to enable the successful implementation of brand service strategies and hotel initiatives while maximizing ROI.
- Creates and executes a business plan aligned with the property and brand’s strategies, focusing on financial activities and results.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Fluent in Italian and English
- Strong understanding of finance and accounting
- International experience
- Affinity with a refined lifestyle
Candidate Profile
Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role at a comparable property with sizeable rooms and meeting spaces.
Preferred qualities include:
- Demonstrated ability to work on behalf of guests
- Ability to collaborate with team members
- Successful track record in a collaborative/matrix environment
- Ability to evaluate and identify business opportunities
Principal Responsibilities
Strategic Planning and Decision Making
- Develop strategies to improve profit, including cost-benefit analysis and exploring new opportunities.
- Analyze information, forecast sales versus expenses, and create annual budgets.
- Monitor actual sales against projections and analyze wage differences for efficient planning.
- Develop, execute, and implement new business plans creatively and practically.
- Create the annual operating budget and support budget reviews for cost-saving opportunities.
- Implement controls to manage risks and safeguard assets, improving operations and profitability.
- Analyze financial data and market trends to inform decisions.
- Lead the development and implementation of the annual business plan aligned with strategic goals.
- Monitor operational sales and produce forecasts to adapt to business changes.
Leading Finance Teams
- Use interpersonal skills to lead, influence, and motivate teams; advocate sound decisions; demonstrate integrity.
- Communicate strategic goals and priorities clearly.
- Leverage leadership skills to influence executive strategies and lead teams.
- Oversee audit processes and provide leadership through clear accountability and performance reviews.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Attend meetings and communicate with owners, understanding their priorities.
- Meet the needs of stakeholders including owners, corporate, and guests.
- Advise senior management on operational and financial issues.
- Communicate financial concepts effectively to influence behaviors.
- Manage cash flow and working capital according to standards and owner requirements.
Financial Goals and Project Management
- Ensure accurate documentation of profits and losses, monitor taxes, and submit reports timely.
- Develop performance and budget goals, review audits, and monitor purchasing processes.
Human Resources Management
- Ensure cross-training and fair administration of policies.
- Participate in hiring, conduct performance reviews, and create development plans for team members.