Director of Finance

Mandarin Oriental, Munich is looking for a Director of Finance (m/f/d) to join our Finance team.

Are you a master of craft? Do you thrive in a team that succeeds together, demonstrating integrity and respect while acting responsibly? Do you embrace a growth mindset? We invite you to become a fan of the exceptional.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences located in prime destinations around the world, with a strong development pipeline. Increasingly recognised for creating some of the world’s most sought-after properties, the Group provides legendary service inspired by Asian heritage whilst representing the very cutting-edge of luxury experiences.

Mandarin Oriental, Munich is located in a quiet street in the Old Town of Munich, close to many of the city’s most famous sites. Elegantly appointed and beautifully designed, we offer the perfect mix of Oriental style and German charm.

About the job

Based at the Mandarin Oriental, Munich the Director of Finance is responsible for our accounting and purchasing department. The Director of Finance reports to the General Manager.

As Director of Finance, you will responsible for the following duties:

• Manages/oversees the accounting department to ensure optimal efficiency of financial operations and adherence to Mandarin Oriental standards
• Supervises preparation all financial reports, ledger reviews and forecasts according to the established schedule, for distribution of operational information necessary to assist management in decision-making and budget preparation processes
• Oversees preparation and analyses of monthly financial statements and presents to management
• Monitors revenues/expenses and ensure accurate recording of information to Mandarin Oriental established guidelines
• Compiles financial data related to operations, investigates and critiques variances from expectations to determine cause and recommend appropriate management response to insure attainment of hotels financial objective
• Establishes and oversees audits, all internal and external financial controls to include purchasing, cash handling, receipts, disbursements, expendable/fixed asset inventories, payroll and employee records to ensure policies are enforced according to Mandarin Oriental standards
• Serves as active member of Executive Committee and attends all related Meetings
• Interviews, selects, trains, appraises, coaches, counsels and disciplines accounting personnel according to Mandarin Oriental

As Director of Finance, we expect from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Hospitality Management
• Five years Financial Controller Experience in Hospitality Accounting operations
• Experience in Luxury Hospitality Industry is advantageous
• Financial certification
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken in English & German
• Prioritization skills necessary to meet deadlines
• Strong presentation skills
• Effective management, leadership, organizational and communications skills

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it’s important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.
• Retirement Plans. When you show commitment to us, we reciprocate. We offer different retirement plans depending on the length of your service and your role.
• Guaranteed additional Vacation Day on the Day of Your Birthday and one additional vacation day for every 5 years of service
• In addition to fair working conditions, we offer a variety of small benefits that make everyday work more enjoyable – including complimentary beverages as well as small, regular tokens of appreciation and gifts.
• Our passion for hospitality is also reflected in additional benefits, such as special offers and discounts at nearby restaurants and hotels.

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