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Cluster Director of FinanceBottom line? We're looking for a new Cluster Director of Finance comfortable with balancing the books when it comes to managing the needs of owners, auditors and regul...
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About us: voco™ hotels“At the heart of every great stay is a great host.”
At voco™, we've created a new hotel brand that gives people a different choice. Hotels to count on but different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Our new family of hotels are connected by their own sense of style and individual character – and that's something we make the most of. Finding the perfect mix of reliability and new experiences. Because we believe that when you respect individuality life gets interesting.
Part of the IHG® family, you can rely on a uniquely voco™ experience every stay, but with some of the extra advantages that come with being part of IHG. Such as the benefits of the IHG Rewards Club, one of the world's largest loyalty programmes. Just as friendly to the environment we look after the planet with the same care as we look after our guests. So you can relax knowing that everything from your super comfy bed to the ingredients on our menu is designed to reduce our environmental impact.
We're looking for people with as much character as our unique new lifestyle hotels. If you love looking after people and hate stuffy service, you'll be right at home at voco™. Start a different kind of career as part of IHG's family of 17 global brands and 5,500+ hotels around the world.
About us: voco® The HagueA modernist urban home for the overseas explorer: voco® The Hague, where quintessential Dutch design and our unstuffy style come together in the city centre of The Hague.Based in the Royal Quarter, this beautiful former bank building has the city's shops, museum and heritage locations as well as the embassy quarter and Peace Palace within walking distance. By taking the tram in front of the hotel, you will find yourself at the central station in 9 min or at the seaside within 15 min.Our welcoming guest rooms offer thoughtful voco™ touches with quality bedding and eco-friendly upscale amenities.Catch up over local dishes in Botanica garden kitchen & bar, discover drinks inspired by the Dutch Sea explorations from Ultramarijn wonderbar or hang out in our garden terrace to enjoy the voco™ life. With 2 boardrooms, a versatile work play area and a below ground private bar you will find various locations to meet, gather or celebrate.
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Cluster Director of FinanceBottom line? We're looking for a new Cluster Director of Finance comfortable with balancing the books when it comes to managing the needs of owners, auditors and regulatory agencies while also monitoring and improving hotels profitability. In return, we'll put our financial operations and the security of our hotel assets in your expert hands. In this position you are responsible for the finance departments of Crowne Plaza Amsterdam-South and voco The Hague. As Cluster Director of Finance you will be a part of the Strategic Leadership teams, to decide on the strategy of both Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South and voco The Hague.Your day-to-dayEvery day is different, but you'll mostly be:● Managing and coaching your team to ensure the right person is always on the right task.● Implementing and maintaining acceptable accounting practices as required by company policy and procedures.● Setting exceptional accounting practice standards and ensuring financial control procedures remain ethical and legal.● Managing day-to-day activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members.● Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict, improve team member performance, and recognise good performance. ● Maximising financial returns through financial analysis, data trends and market information – while budgeting accordingly● Developing and implementing financial control procedures and systems; maintain records for internal and external audits; ensure compliance with government regulations and contractual agreements. ● Participating in local recognised professional and industry organisations.● Managing hotel contracts (example: vendor leases and/or service contracts).● Enhancing the guest experience through improved payment options, inventory controls and financial dispute resolution● Creating the annual operating budget for the properties and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for department heads.● Maximizing cash flow performance of the hotels through controls on inventory (avoid excessive supply), credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances.● Supervising a number of clerical accounting employees● Educating, training, and motivating finance teams to achieve hotel revenue goals.● Ensuring staff has the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out job duties.● Providing direction to hotel employees on how decision-making impacts profits. ● Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with key department heads. What we need from you● Bachelor's degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting and Finance● 4-8 years' experience in hotel accounting or auditing with at least one year in an Assistant Controller or similar supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience● Knowledge of accounting management duties e.g., negotiating hotel space and tenant leases, processing payroll, performing asset management duties, providing business projections, displacement analysis, preparing government reports, filing tax returns etc ● Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred● Must speak local language(s)● Other languages beneficial What you can expect from usWe give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room and F&B discounts, performance-based incentives (i.e. total hotel revenue, GOP & individual KPI's) and some of the best training in the business.Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.
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