Finance Manager (M / F / d)

Sircle Collection; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A hospitality group in Milan seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, manage local finance teams, and ensure compliance with regulations. Key responsibilities include setting up financial systems, budgeting, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in finance, particularly in the hotel industry, and strong leadership skills. Offers competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Servizi

Competitive salary

Hotel benefits

Employee discounts (50%)

Family & friends rates (30%)

Competenze

• 5+ years in a financial environment, preferably within the hotel industry.
• 3+ years in a managerial role.
• Solid understanding of local tax and reporting regulations.

Mansioni

• Setup financial systems and processes for the property.
• Train and manage the local finance team.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Manage cash flow and payments.

Conoscenze

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Budgeting

Cash management

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in finance management or business administration

Strumenti

M365

Descrizione del lavoro

The Finance Manager will play a crucial role in the (pre-) opening process and later on manage the day-to-day running of all operational finance activities and statutory requirements. As part of the senior management team and in close cooperation with the Head Office in Amsterdam, you will be responsible for setting up the finance structure as well as driving insightful analysis of business performances to help shape the strategy of our entities in Italy.

You will have responsibility for setting up a strong control environment and are not shy in challenging the status quo to empower the local team to establish best work processes and enhancements.

Main Responsibilities

1. Pre-Opening Activities
   • Responsible for setting up all financial and legal systems and platforms;
   • Manage bookkeeping during the pre-opening phase until the key team is hired;
   • Manage the preopening budget and subsequent updates;
   • Set up all Finance policies and processes in compliance with Sircle Collection standards and local regulations;
   • Train relevant department heads on Finance policies, procedures, and systems;
   • Hire key finance team members in line with opening projections;
2. Team Management, Training, and Development
   • Employ and direct the local Finance team, including training, job descriptions, evaluations, and engagement;
   • Ensure the team is properly structured with the necessary capabilities;
   • Develop and implement departmental plans supporting overall business goals;
   • Drive efficiency and motivation within the team.
3. Financial Reporting and Analysis
   • Oversee bookkeeping, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll;
   • Handle month-end closing including variance analysis;
   • Provide management reports and support decision-making;
   • Ensure statutory reporting and compliance with group and legal standards;
   • Oversee tax return submissions and group reporting;
   • Create additional reports as needed.
4. Budgeting / Forecasting
   • Own the annual business planning and monthly forecasting for the property;
   • Participate in business unit meetings and budget sessions.
5. Cash Management
   • Provide regional cash flow information and forecasts;
   • Manage cash movements effectively;
   • Authorize supplier payments and payroll outflows;
   • Understand governmental funding options (e.g., bando).
6. IT & Systems
   • Ensure efficient use of all systems according to best practices;
   • Continuously improve reporting, policies, processes, and controls through system enhancements.

You are a passionate and positive Finance leader committed to continuous improvement, with broad experience in the hospitality sector. You are curious, capable, enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and quick to learn new processes. Your team’s wellbeing and development motivate you.

In addition, you have

• Bachelor’s degree in finance management or business administration;
• At least 5 years’ experience in a financial environment, preferably in the hotel industry, including 3 years in a managerial role;
• Knowledge of management systems for accounting functions and M365;
• Solid understanding of local tax and reporting regulations;
• Self-starter with strong prioritization and multitasking skills;
• Experience with IT systems used in the hotel & restaurant industry;
• Professional attitude and management/coaching experience.

Our benefits include

• Competitive salary and incentive program;
• Hotel benefits;
• Employee discounts (50%) and family & friends rates (30%);
• Restaurant benefits through The Entourage Group.

We demonstrate our values in all aspects of our work.