Business Strategy Finance Professional
Close to Loulé and harmoniously integrated into a sumptuous surrounding landscape, Viceroy Hotel is home to the 5-star hotel, a SPA, 7 restaurants and a signature golf course offering a unique lifestyle to all who visit.
We are seeking an experienced Business Strategy Finance Professional to join our team.
Job Description:
This position provides the financial expertise to champion, develop, and implement property-wide strategies to meet or exceed expectations of return on investment. The primary point of contact for all finance and accounting related activities will be this role, serving as a liaison between ownership, asset management, corporate, and the General Manager of the resort.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide day-to-day guidance and support to the Accounting and Finance team
2. Develop means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
3. Analyze information, forecast sales against expenses and create annual budget plans.
4. Create the annual operating budget for the resort
5. Provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.
6. Implement a system of appropriate controls to manage business risks.
7. Ensure a strong accounting and operational control environment to safeguard assets, improve operations, and profitability.
8. Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan aligned with the company's strategic direction.
9. Produce accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.
10. Utilize interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocate sound financial/business decision-making; demonstrate honesty/integrity; lead by example.
11. Leverage strong functional leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team, property strategies, and lead own team.
12. Manage communication with owners in an effective manner.
13. Manage property working capital and cash flow in accordance with brand SOPs and owner requirements.
14. Ensure P&L's are accurate (e.g., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts).
15. Share financial information and forecasts with departments to enable the team to react to changes in the business.
16. Support and provide mentorship to the team through suitable training and continued advice to help the team achieve their career and hotel goals
17. Knowledge of local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (local GAAP)/International Financial Reporting Standards (