Assistant Director of Finance

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Job Description

W Edinburgh is hiring an Assistant Director of Finance to join the team! We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand within Edinburgh and join this fast paced operation.

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 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 team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, diligent and passionate!

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

• 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
• Ensure that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives, communicate expectations, and recognize performance
• Advocate sound financial and business decision making
• Work in collaboration with all heads of departments to ensure a successful hotel opening and beyond
• Oversee internal, external and regulatory audit processes
• 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

Our ideal Assistant Director of Finance is someone who has:

• Honesty and integrity
• Natural leadership skills
• Up-to-date computer skills
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Sophisticated communication skills
• Previous experience working in five star, luxury hotels
• A positive mindset
• A genuine passion for working in hospitality

In return for your hard work, we give you:

• World class training and development, including leadership development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Bonus plan
• Enhanced holiday entitlement - starting at 31 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Discounted accommodation, food and beverage in over 9,000 hotels all over the world!
• Discounts for your friends and family

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh brings 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 is the centerpiece of Edinburgh St James Quarter, incorporating retail, leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.

This W hotel helps redefine the city's hospitality landscape. Accordingly, it fuses the brand's signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings, highlighting what's new in design, fashion, music and culture.

Built in 2023, this new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms, including 45 suites. While staying here, guests benefit from the brand's signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace, pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities 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.

If this sounds like the perfect place for you, apply to be an Assistant Director of Finance with us today!

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

About the Team

W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.