Finance Manager

Play a key role in the Finance team to support the luxury experience our guests from around the world enjoy at one of the world’s best hotels.

Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park is London’s most iconic address. The spirit of the city infuses every floor. The park’s green vastness rolls beyond bedroom windows. Renowned guests frequent the hotels’ bars and restaurants.

It’s another world. A world of oriental luxury and the most attentive service. A world that’s all about our guests.

It’s also a world that’s been reinvented and reimagined to move with the times. With a heart of London’s heritage and an eye to the future, we use our own sense of history to set new standards – through kind, passionate and generous service.

We are currently looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance leadership team here at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park London.

It’s the perfect place to broaden your understanding of what it means to be a  Finance Manager in , because we have so many businesses within our business – restaurants, rooms, spas and bars. 

It’s the perfect place to gather a few more passport stamps, too. Many of our colleagues have also spent time in one of our thirty-two other locations, from Miami to Macau to Munich. And everyone’s given opportunities to progress. In short, if you’re interested in moving around – or moving up – Mandarin Oriental could be the right choice for you.

About the role

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

• To supervise directly the Income Audit team and the Accounts Payable team.
• To manage the day-to-day operation in the Finance office.
• To liaise with the Finance Supervisors to ensure the correct running of the department relevant to timekeeping, absenteeism, overtime, holidays, lieu days and work schedules for staff.
• To ensure the Management Accounts are completed within the time laid down by Group HO and passed to the Assistant DOF for revision.  The final draft to be produced by the end of the 2nd working day.
• To produce and transmit of all Head Office 'Requested' Reports & Statistics within the timetable laid down by Head Office.
• To complete monthly reconciliations together with the Assistant DOF.
• To control all Intercompany billing ensuring that charges are signed off by the appropriate HOD and coded in accordance with budget.
• To assist the DOF to control and monitor Capital Expenditure ensuring projects do not go overspent. This includes a strong emphasis on any Special Project implemented at the hotel and includes a strong collaboration with Project teams involved.
• To prepare and turnover all month end report files in readiness for end of month reporting.
• To update the Forecast/Budget file on a monthly basis with the current month’s actual results.
• To familiarise him/herself with the MOHG Finance Policy & Procedures and Internal Audit checklist and ensure that these are strictly followed by all areas of the hotel and the department.
• To oversee the deposit of surplus funds on overnight interest account.
• To assist the Assistant Director of Finance and the DOF with the departments training: Health & Safety, LQE’, On Job Training etc. To carry out departmental induction as and when required.
• To assist the Assistant Director of Finance in maintaining the dept. filing System for contracts, banking, insurance etc.
• To assist the Assistant DOF in maintaining a sound and efficient accounting department.
• To carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested by the Assistant DOF or the Director of Finance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Finance professional looking to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a Finance Manager role and hold professional qualifications. Previous hotel experience is also advantageous. You will also possess a methodical approach to working, hold excellent attention to detail and be able to work to deadlines and manage work through processes and people. 

We offer our Finance Manager world class benefits including, but not limited to:

• Complimentary hotels stays across the group
• Competitive salary within the luxury London Hotel sector
• Free laundry and complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Team member discounts on hotel stays and dining across the group
• Colleague recognition and reward programmes
• An exciting range of learning and development programmes
• Opportunities for promotion and transfers across the group
• Colleague Social events and Wellness programmes

Eligibility: 

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.