At Marriott, we provide sophisticated spaces and experiences that keep the mind balanced, sharp and inspired. This hotel is managed by Interstate Hotels; the Global third-party management company of choice that operates over 450 franchised and independent hotels globally, working in partnership with the biggest brands in hospitality.

Ready to take the next step in your career and Go Beyond?

We have an amazing opportunity! Join our team as the Cluster Director of Finance.

We are looking for a senior finance director who has a proven track record in hospitality.

You work with the Hotel General Managers and Interstate Central Team to oversee all financial aspects of 3 properties in Ghent, including the preparation of all budgets and forecasts, management of the Sales Ledger and Payroll.

At Hotel level, you direct the financial operations of the hotel to ensure the security of hotel assets. You report to the GMs the financial state of the hotels and you make recommendations to improve hotel profitability.
You serve as primary contact for all hotel financial - and accounting-related issues with owners, Interstate, auditors (internal and external).

There are a number of key elements to being a successful Cluster Director of Finance including:

• Strategic Planning
• Data Analytics
• Leading and Managing People
• Brand Engagement
• Managing Relationship

The Candidate

Bachelor or master’s degree in Business / Finance, or a relevant field of work, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. Professional accounting or finance designation or certification preferred.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a Finance Management role at Hotel level, ideally within a branded environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Knowledge in Opera/ Micros & Navision would be advantageous
• Demonstrated ability to assess and understand a variety of internal and external economic and financial issues which impact the business, to analyse data and forecast future business trends, and to develop effective financial plans based on businesses assessments.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing people.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written to address all levels within the organization and ability to gain consensus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of finance, budgeting and accounting processes and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to scope a project and develop a plan of action, ability to influence others, present convincing arguments and deal with conflicting viewpoints

In ruil daarvoor hebben we een toonaangevend salaris- en voordelenpakket. We zijn er trots op dat we investeren in je voortdurende loopbaanontwikkeling binnen deze fantastische brand, in samenwerking met Interstate Hotels & Resorts, het wereldwijde externe managementbedrijf bij uitstek.

Interested? Click APPLY- Cluster Director of Finance and start your journey with Marriott today. Your dream job awaits…