Finance Executive

Job Overview

Under the general direction of the Finance Manager, executes and maintains control of revenue and expenditure cycles.  Promotes the desired work culture around the five core values of Trust, Integrity, Respect, One Team and Service of the InterContinental Hotels Group and the brand ethos

At Holiday Inn we look for people who are dynamic, confident and ambitious; people who excel in their role and help our guests succeed too.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead the financial input into the formulation and implementation of the Hotel Strategic Plan and Budget, and any other key strategic planning exercises.
• Maximize cash flow performance of the hotel.  
• Establish adequate internal controls and procedures for all revenues and expenses and safeguard all of assets. 
• Dealing honestly and fairly with clients, customers, suppliers and financial partners. The long-term success of the Company depends upon establishing mutually beneficial relationships. 
• Maintaining and reporting accurate and timely financial and operating information and provide analysis interpretations and projections. (follow the guidelines established in the finance manual) 
• Taking responsibility for the professional development of all Finance staff at associate level. This includes identifying training needs, and supporting the release of staff to attend training. 
• Obtaining appropriate legal counsel regarding the business practices of the hotel and maintaining an awareness of local laws, rules and regulations. 
• Providing safekeeping, including proper storage and access for all contracts, leases and other financial records. 
• Interacts, as required, with individuals outside the hotel including hotel’s bank, tax auditors.

Accountability

This is the supervisory level function of completing the department tasks as allocated under the function of Accounts receivable/payable/General cashiering.

Qualifications and requirements

Bachelor’s degree / higher education qualification / equivalent in Accounting or Finance and preferably 3/4 years in hotel finance operations with one year in a supervisory role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.