Cluster Assistant Director of Finance

Cluster Assistant Director of Finance

The role aims to be recognized as a trusted advisor in the hotel/hotels. This role supports the finance lead to attract and retain best-in-class finance professionals. This role assists in developing their finance team and enables them to Thrive. The role communicates with impact, ensures a robust control and compliance environment, and supports the EMEA finance management company value proposition, which is attractive to existing and new owners. The role partners within the hotel/hotels to maximize profit for our shareholders and owners and executes EMEA Operations Finance innovations and projects to deliver an industry-leading efficient finance organization.

What will I be doing?

The Cluster Assistant Director of Finance will support all activities performed by the Cluster Director of Finance, including but not limited to, understanding and driving financial performance, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end closing activities, coordinating and reviewing monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform System of Accounts and Hilton policies and procedures. The role will ensure a smooth operation of all hotel finance activities in full compliance with the policy, regulatory, and contractual framework. The role will business partner with all hotel finance team members and the Hotel Management team, and support the Cluster Director of Finance in developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial, IT, Procurement, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners and Asset Managers as well as Regional Operations Finance. In the absence of the Cluster Director of Finance, the Cluster Assistant Director of Finance will assume the responsibilities of the department lead. The role will support the Cluster Director of Finance to develop best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participation in all relevant Finance development programs.

What are we looking for?

• Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem-solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritize, and implement all elements required for the team to fulfill responsibilities
• Ability to manage and develop staff
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required

Additional Preferences:
University degree in Accounting or Finance and SOCPA Certification.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities, and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its . Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!