Franchise Hotel - Manager, Finance & Business Support

About Us

Hotel X, a premier luxury boutique property, is nestled in Brisbane’s most vibrant and sought-after location. With James Street and Howard Smith Wharves right at our doorstep, we are the epicenter of luxury and lifestyle in Brisbane. As we continue to elevate our brand and enhance our guest experiences, we are excited to invite a Manager, Finance & Business Support to join our high-performing Executive Leadership Team.

At Hotel X, our mission is to create unforgettable experiences for our guests with every stay. We value creativity, culture and community. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and the ultimate in guest satisfaction.

OUR CULTURE & VALUES

• Deliver excellence through service
• Embrace a growth mindset
• Communicate honestly and transparently
• Consider people, community and planet
• Have each other’s backs and respect differences
• Show up and bring positivity
• Take accountability & own our mistakes
• Entrepreneurial mindset where innovation is key…we want to push the boundaries of old school hospitality and shift the needle on a new way of doing things.

Your day to day

Every day is different, but you will play a key role in:

• Providing strategic financial guidance to the hotel leadership to align financial strategies with the hotel’s goals
• Overseeing budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and offering insights to enhance profitability
• Supervising the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to hotel owners and the IHG Support Centre
• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations at all levels and establishing robust internal controls to protect assets and maintain the integrity of financial data
• Identifying and implementing cost-reduction initiatives while analysing financial information to spot trends and opportunities for improved efficiency
• Guiding, mentoring, and developing the leadership team in all things finance, fostering a culture of ongoing learning and professional growth
• Collaborating with the General Manager and department heads to support business strategies and financial decision-making

What we need from you

This role is pivotal to the success of our hotel operations, in a competitive market, so to see this through we’re looking for a talented professional with the perfect blend of strategic vision, operational understanding, people leadership, financial expertise and business acumen.

In addition, you will possess:

• High level communication and relationship management skills, collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Strong business acumen and knowledge of financial management principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in financial software systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Capacity to build and lead a high-performing finance team and commitment to developing and coaching hotel leaders on financial practices and processes.
• Experience within hotel operations in a senior finance role.
• Tertiary education within a Business, Finance, Accounting or related field (preferred). A Master’s degree or CPA/CA qualification is preferred.

What we offer

You'll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family's wellbeing, including:

• Paid birthday leave
• Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts
• Paid Parental leave
• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program
• IHG Career Milestone celebrations
• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG
• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay for even further
• Empowering female leaders of the future through our RISE program

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you apply. Join us in redefining luxury hospitality and start your journey with us today!