Asset Manager
The Company is seeking a highly skilled Asset Manager to join the asset management team for properties in Portugal and Europe.
The Asset Manager's focus will be on reviewing monthly reports and forecasts against budgets and overall targets. Key responsibilities include:
* Defining annual budgets
* Reviewing CAPEX plans and FFE purchase requests
* Analyzing data to produce reports with recommendations to assist in decision making which will ultimately increase assets' value
* Assisting in the development of new properties through several stages from valuation and feasibility until pre-opening budget
* Market studies and research, including benchmarking
The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of finance and accounting, including profit and loss statements, cash flow, and overall accounting principles. They should also possess strong analytical skills, high-level knowledge and experience of hospitality management, operations, and departments such as front office, F&B, marketing, revenue management, hotel analytics, and hotel development.
Key qualifications include:
* Extensive knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to collect and analyze data to prepare reports, studies, and business cases to help define strategies, decision-making, and action plans
* Knowledge of hotel management agreements and pre-opening plans is a plus
* Preference for candidates with previous experience in finance, asset management, consultancy, or hotel & revenue management
The successful Asset Manager will be methodical, detailed, analytical, and responsible, with a return on investment orientation capable of maximizing asset value. They will be strategic oriented, a good communicator able to build relationships and support hotel managers but also challenge their decisions towards operational and financial excellence.