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Form of workThe role aims to be recognized as a trusted advisor in the hotel/hotels. This role supports finance leaders in developing their finance team and enables them to Thrive. The role communicates with impact, ensures a robust control and compliance environment and supports the APAC finance management company value proposition, which is attractive to existing and new owners. The role partners within the hotel/hotels to maximize profit for our shareholders and owners and executes APAC Operations Finance innovations and projects to deliver an industry-leading efficient finance organization.
What will I be doing?
The Assistant Cluster Finance Manager will support all activities performed by the Cluster Finance Manager, including but not limited to understanding and driving financial performance, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and month-end closing activities, coordinating and reviewing monthly financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Uniform System of Accounts and Hilton policies and procedures. The role will ensure a smooth operation of all hotel finance activities in full compliance with the policy, regulatory and contractual framework. The role will business partner with all hotel finance team members and the Hotel Management team and support the Cluster Finance Manager in developing excellent working relationships across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including Commercial, IT, Procurement, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners and Asset Managers as well as Regional Operations Finance. In the absence of the Cluster Finance Manager, the Assistant Cluster Finance Manager will assume the responsibilities of the department lead. The role will support the Cluster Finance Manager in developing best-in-class hotel Finance teams, including participating in all relevant Finance development programs.
What are we looking for?
• Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from many sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate
• Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems
• Ability to help develop problem-solving skills among direct reports and other team members as appropriate
• Ability to take the initiative to identify, prioritize and implement all elements required for the team to fulfill responsibilities
• Ability to manage and develop staff
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners
• Strong communication and negotiation skills (all levels of management and external customers)
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required
Additional Preferences:
University degree in Accounting or Finance
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create a remarkable daily hospitality experience, and our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!
