Director of Finance

Company Description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance for The Hoxton, Madrid. 

The Hoxton is coming to Madrid, a vibrant city of historic streets, buzzing plazas, creative energy, and a lively food scene. Located centrally on Plaza de Santa Ana, the hotel will feature 192 guest-rooms across five classic Hox categories, an open-plan lobby with all-day coffee, rooftop bar Cayo Coco for sundown cocktails, authentic Italian restaurant Bambini Club, and The Apartment - The Hoxton’s signature meeting and event space. 

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… 

• The opportunity to work with an exciting new hospitality concept in Madrid and have a real impact on its success. 
• Join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand. 
• The chance to challenge the norm and work in an environment that is both creative and rewarding. 
• Become part of a team that’s very passionate about creating great hospitality experiences and building a portfolio of brands. 
• Great discounts across the entire Ennismore family (which you get to keep even if you decide to leave us!). 
• A competitive package and plenty of opportunity for development. 

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. 
• Lead all elements related to balance sheets, P&L, cash management, capital, amongst others. 
• Provide focused, 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, Madrid and ensure that financial plans are consistent with the strategic objectives. 
• Pro-actively support the General Manager and lead the finance team in hotel strategic planning, focussing on value opportunities. 
• Manage the formulation, review and approval process for budgeting within the hotel. 
• 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… 

• 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. 
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way. 
• 5 plus years of hotel finance experience, ideally already in a Finance Manager/Director of Finance role. 
• Strong knowledge and experience of operating requirements from a financial and legal perspective on Spanish financial requirements.  
• 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 would be an advantage.