Train Finance Manager

Within the Orient Express Finance team and reporting to the CFO the Train Finance Manager will serve as a strategic business partner providing critical financial oversight and operational support to the New Orient Express Train and to the Orient Express Management team.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Train Finance Manager is responsible for all financial aspects related to the Construction and the preparation of the Operations of the New Orient Express (NOE) working hand-in-hand with the Train Project team and the Train Operations team. As such the Train Finance Manager will be in charge of updating tracking and monitoring the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Business Plans of the NOE with the objective of improving accuracy of forecasts and reporting increasing transparency throughout the organization preparing and providing relevant financial information to the different stakeholders (management operational teams) in order to support the NOE project and the Management team.

Business partner and Finance leader for the New Orient Express

• Driving the review and update of NOE Business Plans.
• Preparing NOE related financial information and financial presentations for Orient Express Management.
• NOE Finance gatekeeper: accountable for all financial elements related to the NOE and taking the necessary steps to anticipate to alert and to propose actions so as to limit and to mitigate risks of budget overruns.
• Follow-up and analysis budget and financials of NOE projects liaising with all departments (Commercial Marketing Legal HR).

Project Cost Management

• Working closely with the Project Management team to review and to update the project CAPEX at each stage (from design to delivery) tracking and monitoring investments contributing to the preparation of the required workflows (from authorisations to payment).
• Liaising with Finance and Accounting departments to provide relevant and timely information on the CAPEX plans and actuals (from commitment to cash forecast): control of validation & of accounting allocation facilitating reconciliations following up on advance reimbursements and underlying guarantees for advances.
• Updating and monitoring the project risk mapping

Operations Finance Design & Implementation

• Key Contributor to the design modelling and implementation of the NOE Operations from a financial perspective (accounting tax treasury controlling audit) in close connection with all related parties (Operations Customer Service IT).
• Establishing processes monitoring tools and ways of working to enable a sound compliant and financially sustainable Operating Model.
• Working closely with the wider team to ensure a functional understanding of departmental financial reporting and other metrics including hospitality KPIs and P&Ls.

Qualifications :

• Masters degree in Finance Accounting Business or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years experience in Financial Planning / Finance Controlling in a multinational company with good knowledge of accounting principles and of internal control processes.
• Prior experience in the hospitality train or cruise industry as a plus.
• Fluency in English & French.
• Proficiency with Excel modelling utilisation of BI and reporting tools skilled on MS Office.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong analytical skills expert at collecting and organising data logically interpreting it and making robust conclusions
• Ability to manage complexity but with the rationality to simplify
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the confidence to challenge others
• An inclusive leader who seeks and values diverse perspectives and opinions
• Excellent time & project management skills with the ability to prioritise plan and deliver quality results to tight deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain strong productive working relationships with employees business partners and company officials in international contexts and matrix environment.
• Action- and results oriented conscientious highly motivated energetic and enthusiastic
• Able to deal effectively with difficult or ambiguous situations and provide solutions to management and to stakeholders.
• Change manager proactive in identifying improvements and practical in making changes happen.
• Integrity and Trust widely trusted and honest keeps confidences and admits mistakes.

Additional Information :

A real Work life balance

• Work from Everywhere: Personal access provided to over 500 coworking spaces many of which are within our hotels.
• ALL - Heartist Program: Unforgettable stays and experiences at all Accor locations and partner venues worldwide.
• And at our Issy les Moulineaux site: Collaborative workspaces an employee restaurant unlimited coffee gaming and sports areas a concierge service and a park just across the street.

Attractive Finance benefits

• Sustainable Mobility Package up to 700 for the use of green transportation or 75% coverage of Pass Navigo (public transportation pass). 

Learning & development

• Talent Management at the earth our of HR Accor strategy.
• We want you to feel free to dare and free to grow by opening new doors to continuous learning and skills development. Challenge yourself and switch between jobs brands and career paths

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time