An exceptional opportunity presents itself for a Director of Finance be part of an iconic Barcelona Opening. Pullman Barcelona Skipper is being transformed into the first Sofitel in Spain and one of the European flagship for Sofitel Hotels and Resorts.

As Director of Finance you will drive the finance function of the hotel. You will work to establish a strong pre-opening team that will help to make the opening of this beautiful property an undeniable success.

Reporting into the General Manager, you are part of the executive committee and bring your expertise to support the executive department and all operational departments in their choices, decisions and their search for quality and results, and optimising operating costs and capitalising on cross pollination of business opportunities.

Responsibilities:

-         Managing the finance function, finance team, Purchasing.

-         Preparation of monthly management accounts including Profit and Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, and weekly financial reports including forecasting of profits, cash and payroll.

-         Preparation for audit, VAT and payroll taxes, including compliance with payment deadlines.

-         Management of Income Audit, Payroll, Cash/Bank Control, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable.

-         Ensure compliance with all departmental/company procedures and highlighting issues if necessary. 

-         Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts closures within the deadlines set and using the tools defined by Accor and Owning company.

 -         Work closely with wider hotel team to ensure a functional understanding of departmental financial reporting and other metrics including wage %, key drivers and P&Ls.

 -         Organize and maintain the setup of the operational and accounting systems following the USALI standard for hotel accounting practices

 -         Supervise the preparation of the financial audit and coordinate the audit process.

Business Strategy:

-         Participate in the development of business strategy in line with the resorts vision, mission and business objectives and develop a strategy for growth across the all areas targeted within the resorts 5-year business plan. Establish and lead the Strategic 5Y plan.

-         Business Plans, Budgets & forecast.

-         Oversee and challenge the annual budget and monthly forecast in order to monitor progress and present financial metrics both internally and externally.

Commercial insight:

-         In collaboration with the Sales and Marketing Department and the Revenue Management Department, analyse the commercial operations and competitive trends to establish tactical recommendations and strategies for the short, medium and long term.  

-         Provide local management and the management company/owners with objective analysis of business performance, highlighting key issues and opportunities.

Specific Business Proposals

Assess the benefits of all prospective spends and contracts and advise the general manager and Owners on programme design and implementation matters. To the extent such proposals involve CapEX activity, legal, financial and other advisors as appropriate.

 ·     Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

·      Strong problem solving abilities.

·      Highly responsible & reliable.

·      Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.

·      Ability to focus attention on both guest needs, while balancing colleague needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

·      Gracious and charming, delivering emotional experience with each individual guests.

·    Empathetic leader, you are keen to build emotional connection with your colleagues, help them develop their strength and provide regular and constructive feedback.

·      You understand the meaning and importance of discretion.

·      You provide effective leadership to the finance function including identifying key financial drivers in order to enhance the value creation capability of Sofitel Barcelona Skipper. 

·      Effectively lead team in the development of the financial component of strategy.

You will have 10 years of experience in finance and be able to illustrate previous successes in a comparable luxury environment. Previous opening experience is a plus.

You must have a graduate degree in business or equivalent together with a professional accounting qualification e.g. ACCA, CPA, with a strategic knowledge of the hospitality business and financial management.

Previous Flag/Management company experience is a necessity – reporting in a corporate environment etc previous experience in running a Common Property Management company P&L.

You ensure a good communication of the Finance information and maintain excellent relationship and partnership with all the different hotel stakeholders (Owners, Accor Europe Luxury Division).

Previous experience in Spain is a must.

Fluent in Both Spanish and English.