Director of Finance (m/f/d)

The Hoxton, Charlottenburg (Berlin) – Director of Finance

The Hoxton take on Europe! We’re popping up in some of our favorite cities and in 2023 we’ve opened our first hotel in Germany in the city of culture and creativity, Berlin. We are now looking for a Director of Finance to join our team and play a crucial part in the success of our brand.

Our first Hoxton in Germany is home to 234 bedrooms of varying sizes, a ground floor restaurant and bar, coffee bar and streetside terrace and The Apartment – our unique meetings and events concept.

Reporting to our General Manager, you will be responsible for the Finance Department and all money-related topics.

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 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 relationship with Owner.
• 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.
• Optimize 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, Berlin 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, focusing 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.

What we’re looking for…

• 5-7 years hotel finance experience.
• Strong communication skills (both spoken & written) in German and English language
• Accounting experience.
• Technical skills, preferably with a strong understanding of compliance requirements, best practice hotel operations.
• A balance between a methodical and process-driven approach and flexibility and creativity when it comes to meeting deadlines and finding solutions.
• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you, no clones in suits here.
• You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done.
• 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 up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.

What’s in it for you…

• The opportunity to bring an exciting new hospitality concept to Berlin (and Germany) and join an innovative, fast-growing, international group that’s committed to not just building new hotels but building a global brand.
• 28 holidays (plus bank holidays) and extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
• A competitive package, including Bonus eligibility and plenty of opportunity for development.
• 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.
• Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
• Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you when on shift. Enjoy the Benefits of our Pluxee Card and Food Vouchers.
• Great discounts across the entire Ennismore family.
• Physical and mental well-being are non-negotiables for us. OpenUp will help you and your family members to balance work and life.
• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
• Enjoy lots of Discounts through our Corporate Benefits Discount webpage.
• We support you with the public transportation ticket on a monthly basis