Director of Finance (m/f/d)

About the role

The Hoxton Charlottenburg in Berlin, the group's first hotel in Germany, is looking for a Director of Finance to report to the General Manager and lead the Finance department. The role covers accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial control, supporting the hotel's performance in a lively hotel environment.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure strong financial management within a robust control environment and take ultimate responsibility for accurate accounting records and financial reports, including statutory accounts.
• Manage the finance relationship with Operations and Finance at hotel and head office, and the relationship with the owner.
• Lead balance sheets, P&L, cash management and capital matters.
• Provide management reporting and analysis, including benchmarking, KPIs and a balanced scorecard.
• Lead planning and forecasting so financial plans match strategic objectives, and manage the budgeting process.
• Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, plan for succession and train users while challenging processes to remove non-value-adding work.

Required profile

• 5-7 years of hotel finance experience.
• Strong spoken and written German and English.
• Accounting experience and technical skills, preferably with a strong understanding of compliance requirements and best practice in hotel operations.
• A mix of methodical, process-driven approach and flexibility and creativity under pressure.
• Passion for hospitality and a positive, collaborative attitude.

What we offer

• Competitive package with bonus eligibility and development opportunities.
• 28 holidays plus bank holidays and extra time off to volunteer with partner charities.
• Discounts across the Ennismore family, a free night and a meal for two on joining, and food support during shifts.
• BVG public transport ticket, regular team events, a diversity and inclusion calendar and access to the Ennismore learning platform.