Finance & Business Support Manager voco

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you ll mostly be:

• Design and implement the hotel's financial framework during this exciting pre-opening phase.
• Lead, train, and motivate the finance team to achieve hotel revenue goals. Ensure the team has the information, market data, tools, and equipment to successfully carry out job duties. Provide direction to hotel employees on how decision-making impacts profits.
• Develop and manage the pre-opening and operational budgets, ensuring alignment with business plans and IHG financial standards.
• Oversee daily financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, income audit, and cashiering.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure smooth financial operations and funding of key activities.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, P&L reports, and variance analysis for senior leadership and ownership.
• Ensure compliance with local tax laws, financial regulations, and internal audit policies.
• Supervise the implementation and accuracy of accounting software, PMS interfaces, and inventory systems.
• Coordinate procurement approval workflows, vendor payments, and capital expenditure processes.
• Manage payroll oversight and liaise with HR to ensure accurate and timely salary disbursements.
• Serve as the key liaison for external auditors, banks, and financial institutions.
• Identify cost-saving initiatives, monitor departmental spending, and support profitability improvements across departments.
• Support the General Manager with financial modeling, business case development, and strategic planning.
• Use financial analysis, data trends, and market information to anticipate needs, identify operating/financial issues, and recommend actions to maximize financial return.
• Create the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost-saving and productivity opportunities for department heads.

What we need from you:

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA is a plus.
• 5+ years of financial management experience in hospitality.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Sun, or similar ERP systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial data to non-financial personnel.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Solid knowledge of local financial regulations and tax codes.