The Hoxton

Director of Finance

The Hoxton Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

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Company Description

The Hoxton, Brussels is our first hotel in Belgium, occupying a brutalist-style tower building and the former European headquarters of IBM. It features 198 rooms of various sizes, a lofty double-height lobby, a bar, a coffee bar, a Peruvian-inspired restaurant - Cantina Valentina, a rooftop bar – TOPE - that offers stunning views across the city, and The Apartment, our unique meetings & events concept.

Job Description

What you'll do…

  • Ensure strong Financial Management within a robust control environment.
  • Have ultimate responsibility for accurate accounting records and provide financial reports for the Hotel. The Hotel is operated on a self-accounting basis and includes statutory accounts.
  • Manage the Finance relationship with Operations and Finance at hotel and head office ensuring that an excellent service is provided through quality input.
  • Manage the relevant elements of our owner relationship.
  • Lead all elements related to balance sheets, P&L, cash management, capital, amongst others.
  • Provide focussed, innovative and value-adding Management Reporting and Analysis.
  • Deliver high quality management information and performance measurement that is accurate and relevant.
  • Ensure reporting that incorporates benchmarking, identification and measurement of key performance indicators and use of balanced scorecard.
  • Optimise and develop Systems to improve efficiency and information.
  • Ensure training takes place for users; challenge processes to eliminate non-value adding tasks.
  • Work with colleagues to ensure that errors are corrected at source and processes amended as required, eliminating rather than correcting errors.
  • Lead the Planning and Forecasting process for the Hoxton, Brussels and ensure that financial plans are consistent with the strategic objectives.
  • Pro-actively support the General Manager and lead the finance team in Hotel strategic planning, focussing on value opportunities.
  • Manage the formulation, review and approval process for budgeting within the hotels and restaurants.
  • Lead, develop and inspire a high-quality Finance Team.
  • Actively plan for succession to develop and replace individuals effectively.
  • Develop effectiveness of the Finance function through continuous training and development of the team. Lead and motivate the team to high levels of performance.

Qualifications

What we're looking for...

  • 5+ years of hotel finance experience, ideally already in a Finance Manager/Financial Controller role.
  • Strong knowledge and experience of Belgian operating requirements from an accounting perspective.
  • Technical skill, with a strong understanding of compliance requirements, best practice hotel operations, finance function set up and standard systems.
  • A balance between a methodical and process-driven approach and flexibility and creativity when it comes to meeting deadlines and finding solutions.
  • Being a qualified accountant would be an advantage.
  • French & English languages would be essential. Dutch language an advantage.
  • Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
  • Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night
  • You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience
  • You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done
  • You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
  • If we got stuck in a lift together we’d have a good time and share a few laughs
  • You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way

Additional Information

What’s In It For You…

  • Bonus scheme
  • Pluxee Meal Vouchers
  • Hospital Insurance
  • Monthly Expenses
  • Reimbursement of transport costs (80%)
  • Eco Voucher (up to 250€/year)
  • 13th month of salary
  • Food on us during your shift
  • Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us
  • Excellent discounts across the global Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
  • Plenty of opportunity to progress and change it up while you’re with us – we’re growing quickly and globally and are part of a diverse family of brands
  • Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work
  • Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
  • An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact
  • Regular team get together, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties – we know how to have a good time!
  • Seniority level

    Director
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Finance and Sales
  • Industries

    Hospitality

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