A leader in the luxury hospitality sector, our client is known for excellence, innovation, and exceptional guest experiences. With prime locations and a commitment to quality, they offer world-class accommodations, personalized service, and a unique culinary experience.
The Finance Manager supports hotel financial leadership, ensuring strong control, compliance, and stakeholder communication. As a trusted advisor, the role drives profitability, fosters innovation, and helps build a high-performing, efficient finance organization in partnership with the General Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as a strategic business partner to the General Manager and hotel leadership team.
* Drive financial performance and ensure compliance with all relevant policies, regulations, and contractual obligations.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Commercial, IT, Procurement, HR, Operations, Shared Service Centers, Owners, Asset Managers, and Regional Finance teams.
* Support the development of high-performing hotel finance teams through coaching and participation in finance development programs.
* Ensure the hotel operates in compliance with its management agreement and report any issues of non-compliance.
* Communicate financial insights and performance updates with clarity and impact across all levels of the organization.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
* Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and produce actionable reports, forecasts, and projections.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate effectively to resolve issues.
* Proactive mindset with the ability to identify and mitigate potential risks.
* Experience in managing and developing finance staff.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills across all levels of management and external stakeholders.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; ability to quickly learn new systems.
* Fluency in written and spoken Portuguese and English.
Preferred:
* University degree in Accounting or Finance.