Hozpitality - Complex Director of Finance

Job Number 24083636
Job Category Finance & Accounting
Location The Westin Brisbane, 111 Mary Street, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management Explore an exciting new career path Westin Hotels, where we rise to make each day better for our guests. At The Westin Brisbane, discover a place where you are given a choice to not just get up and go to work, but to rise. To feel empowered by career growth opportunities in a people first environment. And to work together to enhance the well-being of our guests, our communities and each other. The Westin and Four Points by Sheraton is hiring a Cluster Director of Finance . This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Finance team looking after both The Westin Brisbane and Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane. You will be required to provide financial expertise and create and execute a business plan that is aligned with the brand's business strategy and focuses on the execution of financial and accounting activities and the delivery of desirable financial results. You will have strong finance knowledge and the ability to share your knowledge with our associates to ensure they are empowered and knowledgeable to enable them to adhere to all finance goals and expectations. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Develops means to improve profit, including estimating cost and benefit and exploring new business opportunities.
• Analyzes information, forecasts sales against expenses and creates annual budget plans.
• Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.
• Creates the annual operating budget for the properties.
• Provides analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for property managers.
• Leads the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual business plan which is aligned with the company's and brand's strategic direction.
• Produces accurate forecasts that enable operations to react to changes in the business.
• Collaborates with Operations and Revenue Managers to develop effective revenue management strategies.
• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
• Demonstrates a commitment to meeting the needs of all key stakeholders.
• Advises the GM and executive committee on existing and evolving operating/financial issues.

Benefits

• Dry cleaning of work clothes
• Discounts on hotel rooms including all properties within the Marriott International group, for you and your family & friends
• The best hotel training opportunities produced independently by the Westin Brisbane and internationally recognised training programs by Marriott International
• Discounts on food & beverage across all our hotels
• Recognition programs to keep you motivated
• Wellbeing & mindfulness programs to ensure you stay healthy
• Employee Assistance Program
• 'Great places to work' certified

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand's unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing globalteam, and become the best version of you.