Assistant Director of Finance

W Edinburgh is hiring an Assistant Director of Finance to join the team!We invite you to play an integral part in bringing to life this unique brand within Edinburgh and join this fast paced operation.

Explore an exciting new career path at W Hotels where your natural talent is celebrated. W Hotels work culture is uniquely designed to spark your imagination and curiosity while bringing the W experience to life for guests.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Director of Finance the Assistant Director of Finance at W Edinburgh will manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance team within the hotel. Your primary duties will include financial analysis and financial reporting budgeting/forecasting audit and control asset and liability reconciliation working capital and cash control

Joining the team means you will be instrumental to the success of the hotel. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented diligent and passionate!

As Assistant Director of Finance key aspects of your role will include:

• Be a W brand ambassador ensuring the brands voice is present in your interactions with guests and talent
• Manage all aspects of the team including payroll training recruitment performance and discipline
• Ensure that regular on-going communication occurs with employees to create awareness of business objectives communicate expectations and recognize performance
• Advocate sound financial and business decision making
• Work in collaboration with all heads of departments to ensure a successful hotel opening and beyond
• Oversee internal external and regulatory audit processes
• Generate and provide accurate and timely results in the form of reports presentations etc.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems
• Compile code categorize calculate tabulate audit and verify information or data.
• Ensure that the P&L is accurate (i.e. costs are properly matched to revenue costs are recorded in the proper accounts) and statements are delivered to appropriate individuals in a timely manner
• Reconcile balance sheet
• Ensure tax rates used for sales/use tax are current and proper amounts are collected and/or accrued
• Ensure compliance with standard and local operating procedures (SOPs and LSOPs)
• Ensure account balances are supported by appropriate documentation in accordance with SOPs
• Review audit issues and make corrections as necessary
• Ensure property permits licenses and if applicable vendor contracts are current
• Leverage centralized accounting processes and shared services

Our ideal Assistant Director of Finance is someone who has:

• Honesty and integrity
• Natural leadership skills
• Up-to-date computer skills
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills
• Sophisticated communication skills
• Previous experience working in five star luxury hotels
• A positive mindset
• A genuine passion for working in hospitality

In return for your hard work we give you:

• World class training and development including leadership development
• Unlimited career opportunities (internationally and locally)
• Bonus plan
• Enhanced holiday entitlement starting at 31 days (including bank holidays) and increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Wellness and mental health programmes
• Discounted accommodation food and beverage in over 9000 hotels all over the world!
• Discounts for your friends and family

ABOUT THE PROPERTY

W Edinburgh brings bold architecture and a vibrant lifestyle offering to the Scottish capital. Behind a faade featuring a winding steel ribbon reflecting the citys festival spirit this 12-storey structure is the centerpiece ofEdinburgh St James Quarter incorporating retail leisure and entertainment facilities along with residential apartments.

This W hotel helps redefine the citys hospitality landscape. Accordingly it fuses the brands signature amenities with modern design and W Happenings highlighting whats new in design fashion music and culture.

Built in 2023 this new W hotel accommodates guests across 244 stylish guestrooms including 45 suites. While staying here guests benefit from the brands signature Whatever / Whenever service philosophy.

A real highlight of this property is its rooftop bar and outdoor terrace pairing exciting cocktails and cuisine with 360-degree views over the historic city. Among the other noteworthy amenities are the W Loungea restaurant collaboration with SUSHISAMBA a FIT workout facility and an AWAY spa with special functions hosted in 2450 sq ft of modern event space.

If this sounds like the perfect place for you apply to be an Assistant Director of Finance with us today!