Finance Manager - Maternity Cover Fixed Term Contract

The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa is ideally located in the heart of Edinburgh’s financial and tourist area and is one of Scotland's leading 5 star hotels. As the largest 5 star hotel in the city with 269 bedrooms, we also have the biggest banqueting and meeting facilities with a capacity of up to 500 and the award winning One Square Restaurant. Additionally the hotel operates the award winning One Spa™, one of Europe's premier advanced city spas. We are currently recruiting for a Finance Manager to lead our Accounts team here on property and to cover a maternity leave period.

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance Manager manages the hotel’s day-to-day Accounting function, providing financial leadership to the business and clear structure and direction to the Finance team. Primary responsibilities include preparation and analysis of the financial reports and reconciliations, internal and external reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

Include but are not limited to:

• Effectively manages the day to day operation of Accounting to execute finance and accounting responsibilities for the property.

• Assisting in developing the annual business plan, budgets, forecasts, financial reports, tax compliance, and profit and loss statements.

• Working through own team and influencing department managers to ensure appropriate controls are in place to manage business risks.

• Assisting in the hiring of accounting associates, and development and retention of a diverse high calibre workforce to provide strong functional expertise to the property and the discipline.

• Verifying that profits and losses are documented accurately, in line with Marriott Processes and procedures.

• Demonstrating leadership by using interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourages others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution, solve problems and make decisions.

• Communicating financial concepts in a clear and persuasive manner that is easy to understand and drives desired behaviours.

• Providing analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities.

• Reconciling balance sheet and ensures account balances are current and supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.

• Managing internal, external and regulatory audit processes and ensures compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), verifying that hotel policies are administered fairly and consistently.

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience

• Hotel accounting experience is essential, operational experience is also preferred but not essential.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Hotel Operational Finance knowledge – previous Asst DOF or smaller hotel Director of Finance

• Numeracy - using mathematics to solve problems, calculations, presentations etc.

• Computer Skills – Strong computer skills, particularly Excel and preferably Opera, PeopleSoft, Micros

• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, P&L statements, operating budgets, forecasting and scheduling, and the reporting of financial data.

• Management of Financial Resources - Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

• Analytical/Critical Thinking - The ability to gather and organize information using a logical and systematic process; recognize patterns and relationships in complex data; examine data to identify implications, problems and draw appropriate conclusions; generate alternative solutions to problems; evaluate strengths, weaknesses and consequences of alternative solutions and approaches to solving problems.

• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

• Purchasing and Materials Management - Knowledge of practices and procedures needed to maintain material, equipment and supplies; including vendor identification and contract negotiation, supply requisition and purchasing, and inventory control (e.g., accounting and budgeting).

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance and discounted dental care

28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days  (pro rata)  after further service

Worldwide employee and friends & family Marriott Hotels discounted room rates 

50% off all F&B outlets within the hotel and 20% F&B discount in other Marriott hotels!

Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping and experiences through our Marriott Benefit Hub

50% off Spa Treatments and a complimentary One Spa membership

Complimentary on site car parking space 

24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders

Refer a friend to work with us and receive a £500 bonus

Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world plus opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities

Many more benefits however most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual