Finance Manager

Description

Working for Hilton

Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, our lakeside resort features 5-star amenities including a 25 meter heated indoor pool, fitness center, eforea spa and outdoor terrace with lake views. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at one of the multiple dining options and Pinot Pit by Wakatipu Grill serves a wide range of local wines.

Our unique location here in Queenstown offers our guests two hotels from the Hilton brand to choose from - Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown, and our Team Members get to work across both properties.

Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, covering the entire accommodation sector from luxury hotels and resorts to upscale, affordable properties. Hilton has a portfolio of 18 world-class global brands, over 6000 properties in 119 countries and territories and an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton Honors. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

What will I be doing?

You will lead the Finance Department and associated operations such that account management, reporting, and interdepartmental and vendor relations are managed to optimise the hotels profitability of both Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa as DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown. This includes the Finance, and Purchasing Departments. Specifically you will be responsible for performance of the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Provide month end closing and all other required management/finance reports
• Work with the General Manager to provide full and accurate forecasting and budgeting proposals within the hotel
• Assist in preparation of capital plans
• Ensure best practice financial accounting and control procedures and continually review the process and procedures to maximise impact and efficiency
• Lead monthly finance update meetings with General Manager and executive team and ensure all strategies are fit for purpose
• Comply with Hilton policies and procedures, maximising performance on the Finance Balanced Scorecard
• Review the balance sheets, ensure reconciliations are performed and that they are a fair reflection of the assets and liabilities of the hotels
• Assist Heads of Department to improve their financial awareness and provide them with relevant financial information for their operations
• Review vendor contracts and projects, as required by the NZ DOF/General Manager
• Manage on site Finance Team Members and Purchasing function and conduct bi-annual performance reviews

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• A Business/ Accounting degree is required;
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience as Finance Manager or similar role (preferably within the Hotel/Hospitality Industry) with proven track record of managing Owners relationships;
• Knowledge of commercial business with an extensive background in Financial Management;
• Negotiation and influencing skills, combined with a positive attitude and the flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations;
• Effective management skills, both up as downwards and willingness to coach and train others;
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal;
• The ability to prioritise and organise the flow of accounting information to ensure that monthly deadlines are met;
• Strong computer skills - preferably Microsoft Excel, Navision, Birchstreet, DocMatrix, OnQ, and Agylisis;
• Must be experienced in Hotel Accounting and be thoroughly familiar with established procedures and internal controls.
• Previous experience within Hilton in a similar role

Thrive at Hilton

Thrive at Hilton is our Team Member Value Proposition. It supports the well-being and performance of our Team Members with industry-leading benefits, recognition and support to meet Team Member’s professional needs. As extraordinary hospitality professionals, we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues. See how this innovative program could help you achieve your personal dreams:

Workplace flexibility (work life balance) Professional leadership development framework Worldwide career opportunities Access to Hilton University and over 5000 online learning programs Free events and activities Discounted gym membership Discounted childcare Free staff meal and daily dry-cleaned uniform Discounted accommodation and food & beverage rates globally Participate in ongoing recognition programs Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice Support to participate in a variety of local volunteer activities Fast track to Hilton Honors Silver status

When you pursue a career at Hilton, you are part of a unique global enterprise characterised by the closeness of its Team Members. Wherever you are in the world, you share a special connection and sense of community that makes #TeamHilton a great place to be your best. Get insights into work at Hilton, and see what our Team Members have been up to by searching @hiltoncareers on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.