Director of Finance

The Hoxton is gearing up for another milestone moment as it prepares to open its very first hotel in Scandinavia in the Norwegian capital of Oslo . Known as one of the greenest cities in the world, Oslo balances access to pristine nature with parks, Fjords and Forests with a rich cultural heritage in art, modern architecture and maritime history.

We’ll be calling the New Government Quarter our home but first we need to pull together a team to help us bring the Hox to a brand new market. The Hoxton, Oslo will be home to 144 bedrooms of varying sizes, three unique restaurant and bar concepts including an all-day dining destination, a speciality restaurant and a cocktail bar. It will also feature The Apartment, The Hoxton’s signature meetings & events concept space

We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance for The Hoxton, Oslo .

In order to review your application, we invite you to apply with an English version of your Resume please.

Responsibilities

Ensure strong financial management within a robust control environment.; Have ultimate responsibility for accurate accounting records and provide financial reports for the hotel. The hotel is operated on a self-accounting basis and includes statutory accounts.; Manage the finance relationship with operations and finance at hotel and head office ensuring that an excellent service is provided through quality input.; Manage the relevant elements of our owner relationship.; Lead all elements related to balance sheets, P&L, cash management, 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, identification and measurement of key performance indicators and use of balanced scorecard.; Optimise and develop systems to improve efficiency and information.; Ensure training takes 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 The Hoxton, Oslo and ensure that financial plans are consistent with the strategic objectives.; Pro-actively support the General Manager and lead the finance team in hotel strategic planning, focussing on value opportunities.; Manage the formulation, review and approval process for budgeting within the hotel.; Lead, develop and inspire a high-quality finance 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.

Requirements

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 a Finance Manager/Director of Finance role.; Strong knowledge and experience of operating requirements from a financial and legal perspective on Norwegian financial requirements.; Technical skill, with a strong understanding of compliance requirements, best practice hotel operations, finance function set up and standard systems.; A balance between a methodical and process-driven approach and flexibility and creativity when it comes to meeting deadlines and finding solutions.; A qualified accountant would be an advantage.