Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli. As part of Minor Hotels, the region of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is responsible for more than 350 properties in 30 countries and plans to grow across all segments, with a focus on its upper-upscale and luxury brands.
What will be your mission?
The Corporate Controller is responsible for supporting and securing the business performance of the Minor Europe & Americas. This role ensures accurate and timely managerial reporting, provides insights to drive decision-making, and contributes to the design and implementation of standard processes across multiple business units.
The position involves cross-departmental collaboration on a variety of matters including revenue management, BI, operations, HR, IT, finance, corporate finance, assets and development, among others.
The role is intended to coordinate with the Bus in terms of tools, reports and forecasting and budgeting processes.
What will you do?
Reporting & Analysis
- Oversee the monthly closing process and preparation of consolidated reports for senior management, with alerts and trends.
- Coordinate the reporting calendar and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness across regional entities.
- Provide variance analysis vs. budget, forecast, and prior year, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Maintain and improve internal reporting dashboards, balanced scorecard and templates.
- Coordinate and homologate processes among regions.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Participate in the budgeting and forecasting cycles in collaboration with the business units.
- Consolidate and challenge the inputs, ensuring consistency with strategic and operational plans.
- Prepare materials for the Group’s business reviews and board-level / Management Committee presentations.
- Prepare modelling and output for Top-Down budgeting process.
Controlling & Internal Processes
- Monitor and ensure compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies.
- Drive standardization and harmonization together with Finance areas of financial processes and accounting across countries and business units.
- Support the deployment and improvement of tools (e.g., ERP systems, BI platforms).
Business Partnering
- Collaborate with Management, Operations, Revenue Management and HR teams to provide financial insights and guidance.
Projects & ad-hoc Analysis
- Participate in new hotels migration, new business initiatives, and strategic projects.
- Lead specific improvement initiatives related to data quality, processes automation or performance measurement.
- Participate in USALI compliance and adoption throughout the company.
What are we looking for?
EXPERIENCE
- Desired minimum 1-2 years of experience in BI, controlling, FP&A, financial reporting or related areas.
- Experience in multinational environments or the hospitality industry is a strong asset.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or similar preferred.
- Fluent in English (B2-C1).
- Solid knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards and business drivers. USALI knowledge would be a plus.
- BPC knowledge will be an advantage.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with BI tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion).
- Experience in Artificial Intelligence applied to controlling will be considered an asset.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to deadlines.
- Used to work under pressure.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Modelling abilities desired.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Hands-on and proactive mindset.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability and flexibility.
- Able to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Adaptable, resilient, curious, self-confident and results-driven, team player.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A position based in Madrid, at MINOR Europe & Americas Regional Office (Santa Engracia, 120).
At the moment, hybrid working model (3 days at office – 2 days at home).
You will report to Europe and Americas VP Controlling.
Why choose us?
At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:
- Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
- Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.
- Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
- Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.
- Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.
- Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.