Interim Director of Finance

Company Description

At The Hoxton Amsterdam and The Hoxton Lloyd Amsterdam, we're looking for an experienced Director of Finance to join our team and to be responsible for the full finance department. You'll report directly to the General Manager and a dotted line report to our Regional Director of Finance – UK & Europe, as well as directly working with the Operational teams to ensure that we meet compliance and regulatory standards, to monitor and manage accounts, and to create a best-in-class finance function. 

Once the Mayor’s home, now our home, on Amsterdam’s Herengracht canal. The Hoxton, Amsterdam houses 111 rooms, The Apartment, our meetings & events concept, and our all-day restaurant & bar, Lotti’s.

 A city so good we had to double down! In 2023 we opened our second Hoxton in Amsterdam, this time in the Eastern Docklands at the historic former Lloyd Hotel. This beautiful property features 136 bedrooms, a large restaurant and huge outdoor terrace and The Apartment – our unique meetings & events concept. 

More about us…

The Hoxton is a series of open-house hotels, each in a neighbourhood that we love. Ever since we opened our first hotel in Shoreditch, we’ve never just been about offering a bed for the night. We want to be more than that: proving style doesn’t need to be sacrificed for good value and providing a place where guests can hang out alongside the locals and submerse themselves in the neighbourhood with vibrant, welcoming public spaces.

What’s in it for you…

• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences.
• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and pension.
• Food on us during your shift.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Training to get you settled into your role with ongoing development that helps you think, make and thrive to set you up for success at work.
• Time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• Hox Hero and Nifty fifty, our rewards for going the extra mile and living our values.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
• Regular team get togethers, from our High Fives to our (pretty special!) team parties – we know how to have a good time!
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding.
• It’s ok not to be ok, we offer access to OpenUp, a trusted platform for professional support and a network of mental health first aiders.
• Pedal like a local - Enjoy a Swapfiets membership with a discount: repairs and maintenance included.
• Stay active your way with a discounted Urban Sports Club membership, supporting your overall wellbeing and balance.
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that is shaking things up on the hospitality scene.
• Excellent discounts across The Hoxton and the global Ennismore family.

Job Description

What you’ll do...

• Ensure strong Financial Management within a robust control environment. 

• Have ultimate responsibility for accurate accounting records and provide financial reports for the Hotel. The Hotel is operated on a self accounting basis and includes statutory accounts.  

• Manage the Finance relationship with Operations and Finance at hotel and head office ensuring that an excellent service is provided through quality input. 

• Manage the relevant elements of our owner relationship. Build a strong, strategic and collaborative collaboration with ownership. 

• Provide focussed, innovative and value-adding Management Reporting and Analysis. 

• Deliver high quality management information and performance measurement that is accurate and relevant. 

• Ensure reporting that incorporates benchmarking, identification and measurement of key performance indicators and use of balanced scorecard. 

• Optimise and develop Systems to improve efficiency and information. 

• Ensure training takes place for users; challenge processes to eliminate non-value adding tasks. 

• Work with colleagues to ensure that errors are corrected at source and processes amended as required, eliminating rather than correcting errors. 

• Lead the Planning and Forecasting process for the Hoxton, Amsterdam and ensure that financial plans are consistent with the strategic objectives. 

• Pro-actively support the General Manager and finance team in hotel strategic planning, focussing on value opportunities. 

• Manage the formulation, review, and approval process for budgeting within the hotels and restaurants. 

• Lead, develop and inspire a high-quality Finance Team. 

• Actively plan for succession to develop and replace individuals effectively. 

• Develop effectiveness of the Finance function through continuous training and development of the team. Lead and motivate the team to high levels of performance. 

Qualifications

What we're looking for...

• 5 plus years of hotel finance experience, ideally already in a Finance Manager/Financial Controller role.  

• Technical skill, with a strong understanding of compliance requirements, best practice hotel operations, finance function set up and standard systems. 

• A balance between a methodical and process-driven approach and flexibility and creativity when it comes to meeting deadlines and finding solutions. 

• A qualified accountant. 

• Someone who leads with a people-first mindset, investing in their team's growth and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. 

• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way. 

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here. 

• Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night. 

• You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience. 

• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done. 

• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once. 

• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.