Assistant Director of Finance - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Marriott International, Inc

Marriott International, Inc

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Number

Job Category Finance & Accounting

Location W Edinburgh, Elder Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

W Edinburgh is hiring its first Assistant Director of Finance to join the pre-opening team We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique project, opening winter 2023.

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotel's work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

ABOUT THE BRAND
Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. W Hotels are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. With us, there's always more. We dare to deliver a different kind of luxury. One that revels in bold ideas and indulges in the unexpected.

We believe luxury is the freedom to be yourself and explore desires:
whatever, whenever.

ABOUT THE PROPERTY
W Edinburgh will bring bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital.

Behind a façade featuring a winding steel ribbon - reflecting the city's festival spirit - this 12-storey structure will be the centerpiece of Nuveen Real Estate's Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.

This W hotel aims to help redefine the city's hospitality landscape.

Accordingly, it'll fuse the brand's signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what's new in design, fashion, music and culture.

The new W hotel will accommodate guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 42 suites. While staying here, guests will benefit from the brand's signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property will be its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city.

Among the other noteworthy amenities planned are the W Lounge, a restaurant collaboration with SushiSamba, a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa, with special functions hosted in 2,450 sq ft of modern event space.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Assistant Director of Finance at W Edinburgh will manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance team within the hotel.

Your primary duties will include financial analysis and financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, audit and control, asset and liability reconciliation, working capital and cash control

Joining the pre-opening team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel's opening and beyond. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, diligent and passionate

As Assistant Director of Finance, key aspects of your role will include:

Recruit and retain the best talent on the market
Design and implement the department's policies, standards and procedures
Develop teamwork throughout your team as it grows
Be a W brand ambassador, ensuring the brand's voice is present in your interactions with guests and talent
Manage all aspects of the team, including payroll, training, recruitment, performance and discipline
Oversee internal, external and regulatory audit processes.
Ensure that regular ongoing communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance
Advocate sound financial and business decision making
Generate and provide accurate and timely results in the form of reports, presentations, etc.
Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Compile, code, categorize, calculate, tabulate, audit, and verify information or data.
Ensure that the P&L is accurate (i.e., costs are properly matched to revenue, costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner.
Reconcile balance sheet.
Ensure tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued.
Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs).
Ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs.
Review audit issues and make corrections as necessary.
Ensure property permits, licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current.
Leverage centralized accounting processes and shared services.
Work in collaboration with all heads of departments to ensure a successful hotel opening and beyond