Director of Finance

Company Description

ABOUT US:

Join us for a unique opportunity to showcase two one-of-a-kind lifestyle hotel brands coming to the idyllic Cala Llonga beach in Ibiza.

Mondrian Ibiza is a sleek wonderland with 154 guest rooms and highly designed public spaces, including an expansive terrace with bay views.

Hyde Ibiza is a festival-inspired food lovers paradise and showcase for music and nightlife, featuring 401 rooms with natural textures and artisan touches.

Together the properties will have 7 restaurant and bar outlets, ranging from premium sushi and an ocean-to-table Balearic fare, all of them highly programmed.

The hotels are operated by Ennismore, the fastest growing lifestyle hospitality company, in collaboration with Grupo Azul Mar Cala Llonga owned by Apollo.

Job Description

• Ensure strong financial Management within a robust control environment.
• Have ultimate responsibility for accurate accounting records and provide financial reports for the hotels. The hotels are operated on a self-accounting basis and includes managing owner accounting.
• Manage the finance relationship with operations and finance at hotels and head office ensuring that an excellent service is provided through quality input.
• Manage the relevant elements of our owner and asset managers relationships.
• Responsibility for accurate VAT daily and monthly reporting to Spanish tax authorities that will monthly consolidate into group VAT return.
• Responsibility for Payroll accounting, reporting and analysis of variations to forecast/budget proactively anticipating right level of staffing across departments in line with revenue variations.
• Ensure monthly and quarterly Spanish reporting related to employees and freelancers Income Tax, employee salary withheld, property rent withheld tax is accurate and submitted as per Spanish authorities deadlines.
• Lead all elements related to balance sheets, P&L, cashflow, 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 and identification and measurement of key performance indicators.
• Optimize and develop systems to improve efficiency and information.
• Ensure training take 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 both Mondrian Ibiza and Hyde Ibiza and ensure that financial plans are consistent with the strategic objectives.
• Pro-actively support the General Manager and Executive Committee in hotel strategic planning, focusing on value and opportunities.
• Manage the annual Budget submission to Head Office and Ownership within the hotel.
• Lead, develop and inspire a high-quality finance team and support leadership of purchasing 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.

Qualifications

• Individuals. You’re looking for a place where you can be you, no clones in suits here.
• 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 not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get things done.
• You`re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• If we got stuck in a lift together, we’d have a good time and share a few laughs.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other, and has fun along the way.
• 5 plus years of hotel finance experience, ideally already in Finance Manager / Director of Finance role.
• Strong knowledge and experience of operating requirements from a financial and legal perspective on Spanish financial requirements.
• Technical skills, with a strong understanding of compliance- requirements, best practice hotel operations, finance functions set up and standard system.
• A balance between methodical and process-driven approach and flexibility and creativity when it comes to meeting deadlines and finding solutions.
• Knowledge of Ibiza market and experience in seasonal hotels would be an advantage.

Additional Information

What's In It For You...

• A competitive package and plenty of development opportunities.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Join an innovative and fast-growing international group committed not only to building new hotels but also to building a global brand.
• The opportunity to challenge the norm and work in a creative and rewarding environment.
• Be part of a team passionate about creating great hotel experiences and building a portfolio of brands.
• Lunch is served daily at the in-house restaurant during the season.
• Great discounts at all Ennismore hotels and special discounts at numerous island businesses.
• Many opportunities for progression and change as part of a global family of brands.
• Regular team meetings, from our team-building activities to our end-of-season super party; We work hard, but we know how to have fun!