Manager of Finance & Business Support

Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley is looking for a Full Time Manager of Finance & Business Support to join our team.   

Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley is located just 45 minutes from Sydney, nestled at the foothills of the Blue Mountains and the banks of the historic Hawkesbury River and set amongst 8 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens. Comprising over 100 newly refurbished guest rooms and suites, two restaurants, dedicated conference and events spaces and the only Villa Thalgo Day Spa in Australia, it is the ideal destination for a group getaway, romantic retreat, wedding or conference. 

We are looking for someone to manage the financial operations of the hotel to ensure the security of hotel assets. Report to GM’s and owners on financial state of hotel and make recommendations to improve hotel profitability. Serve as primary contact for all hotel financial – and accounting-related issues with owners, auditors (internal and external) and regulatory agencies.

Your Day To Day:

• Manage day-to-day activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. 
• Educate, train and motivate finance and accounting team to achieve hotel revenue goals. Ensure staff has the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out job duties. Provide direction to hotel employees on how decision-making impacts profits. 
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with key department heads. 
• Use financial analysis, data trends and market information to anticipate needs, identify operating/financial issues, and recommend actions to maximise financial return. 
• Develop monthly property forecasts, conduct analytical performance reviews, and provide strategic guidance to the team based on insights
• Create the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for department heads. 
• Oversee the timecard process and ensure payroll is submitted accurately and on time by working closely with the payroll team.
• Analyse ROI for capital projects prior to committing funds and, upon completion, determine if anticipated results were achieved. 
• Maximise cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory (avoid excessive supply), credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances.
• Review rates and recommend rate strategy to the General Manager; participate in sales strategy meetings. 

What We Need From You:

• You will enjoy being visible and building strong relationships and partnering across all levels of an organisation. 
• Excellent communication skills are essential to build trust. You will have experience driving accountability, empowering a team and leading through the team. 
• You will be organised and planned as well as being able to be adaptable and flexible and navigate through the grey areas with ease. It is not always structured. 
• Significant and demonstrable experience as a commercially focused Finance Manager.
• Exposure to finance work in the Hotel sector is not essential but would be extremely advantageous
• Proven ability to engage with and influence business stakeholders, in a collegiate and consultative manner
• Full Australian work rights

What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including impressive room discounts at IHG properties around the world and some of the best training in the business. 

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. 

IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.  

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.