Finance Manager, Managed Hotels EMEA

Job Summary

The Finance Manager, Managed Hotels EMEA is responsible for analysing Hotel KPI's to support senior operations management with timely financial performance data and strategic planning for properties. 

They will ensure compliance with accounting systems and practices, and budgeting processes that ensure the smooth operations of the EMEA managed properties.

Very occasional Managed Hotel visits could be required however mainly virtual support is expected. 

Responsibilities

REGIONAL LEADERSHIP SUPPORT 
•    Assist with compliance and performance of the finance departments of the EMEA managed hotels, including training on Wyndham systems and processes as required.
•    Monitor finance pre-opening requirements for new openings.
•    Act as Finance subject matter expert and provide troubleshooting services.
•    Oversee timeliness and consistency of reporting, adherence to financial standards at all Managed hotels through analysis of monthly operational review and review of audit packages, and maintain regular communication with the Finance teams.
•    Support analysis and review of annual hotel budgets and monthly reforecasting.
•    Maintain direct relationship with the Hotel Finance teams and General Managers to provide maximum value to the Operations team through analysis, information and communication.
•    Any other reasonable duties as directed by either the Regional Directors in EMEA or the Head of Finance EMEA. 

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS & REPORTING
•    Highlight performance issues from monthly reporting and reforecasting to General Managers and Senior Management.
•    Work with the Head of Finance EMEA to ensure relevant analytical reports are provided regarding comparative hotel performance. 
•    Work with the Head of Finance EMEA to review trend analysis and offer appropriate insights to Senior Operational Management regarding actual hotel performance and opportunities for improvements. 

AUDIT & COMPLIANCE

•    Monitor compliance with Wyndham Accounting SOP's through monthly checklists and quarterly hotel self-audits, providing feedback on deviation, remediation and best practices.
•    Monitor Wyndham receivables at hotels.
•    Ensure accurate reporting of data by individual hotels to Wyndham.

FINANCIAL SYSTEM SUPPORT
•    Act as lead contact for EMEA Managed Hotels' Finance teams in the utilisation and consistency of the Wynview reporting system.
•    Work with EMEA Managed Hotels' Finance teams to ensure all financial inputs into the system are timely, accurate and meaningful.

ANNUAL BUDGETS

•    Support the delivery of the annual budget process.

Key Competencies

Business Acumen
•    Demonstrate understanding of Hotel operations, key drivers, and objectives.
•    Analyse forecasts and budgets.
•    Recognise organisational limitations and what is possible at certain times.
•    Be aware of and responsive to external influences (positive or negative) on the organisation.

Building Trust
•    Develop initiatives that foster open communication.
•    Challenge the status quo and evaluate the effectiveness and impact of communication initiatives.
•    Behave in accordance with the organisational vision and values.
•    Demonstrate personal accountability.
•    Promote the organisational values of trust and accountability.
•    Recognise the unique skill set and contribution of all Associates.
•    Anticipate when change is required and involve appropriate parties in planning.

Communication
•    Plan and employ the appropriate medium, channel and format to enhance understanding and retention of the message by Senior Management.
•    Model an open and honest communication style to create an environment of empowerment.
•    Communicate in a timely manner.
•    Present arguments clearly.
•    Consult all stakeholders.
•    Foster open communication and candid discussions with people at all levels of the organisation.

Count On Me!
•    Create a customer-focused environment in the organisation.
•    Develop and strengthen customer relationships and loyalty.
•    Support business direction taking into account customers' long- and short- term needs.
•    Become a critical element of the customer value chain and decision making process.

Driving Results
•    Measure and report Goal achievement for organisational performance.
•    Adjust course of action based on changed priorities.
•    Engage with people and be accountable for results.
•    Report with appropriate guidance to support decision making by team members.

Innovation
•    Think strategically to capitalise on opportunities and new trends before being driven to do so by need.
•    Recognise opportunities and recommend change.
•    Utilise matrix as a strategic resource.
•    Encourage innovation and creativity within the team.
•    Motivate others to change by demonstrating own changed behaviour.
•    Involve people in planning the change impacting them.
•    Manage support systems to sustain the change.

Leadership Effectiveness
•    Maintain positive attitude at moments of stress and positively influence others' attitudes.
•    Reinforce the existence of a common vision within the team, and support alignment and mobilisation of the organisation by reporting on a set of common goals.
•    Develop formal and informal communication systems for sharing information.
•    Support team over personal priorities when necessary.

Valuing Diversity
•    Seek ways in which a more diverse workforce can help the organisation or department become more competitive for the future.

Experience/ Certificates/ Education

•    Multi-site Hotel Finance experience.
•    Experience of financial statements, budgeting/ forecasting and consolidation. 
•    CPA or equivalent professional designation is a plus. 
•    Attention to detail.
•    Strong computer literacy. 
•    Interpersonal skills. 
•    Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with General Managers, Director of Finance and corporate colleagues.