Finance Manager

About DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne – Flinders Street

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne – Flinders Street is conveniently located opposite the historic Flinders Street Station and is within walking distance of corporate offices, the famous Melbourne Laneways, and the South Bank precinct. Along with their world-famous chocolate chip cookies, DoubleTree features include 187 guest rooms, a restaurant and bar, fully equipped gym and meeting & event spaces.

About the Role

As the Finance Manager, you will strengthen and optimise the finance, Procurement & IT function within the hotel, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and deliver effective management of financial requirements. You will be a team player and demonstrate hospitality through offering financial support, advice and expertise to the Hotel Manager and hotel team, while optimising the hotels profitability. Specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing, managing and preparing accurate financial reports, ensuring full compliance with Hilton financial policies, statutory, and fiscal requirements and timelines.
• Maintaining control over the hotel’s assets, liabilities, income and expenditure and provide management, leadership and accountability for the financial performance of the hotel.
• Holding monthly meetings with the finance team and other stakeholders to drive ongoing improvements in financial reporting and control processes, ensuring maximum effectiveness and efficiency.
• Improving the finance function’s processes to become more efficient through ongoing training, development, and performance driven leadership.
• Supporting and providing financial and commercial expertise and strategic advice to the Hotel Manager and wider hotel.

What are we looking for?

• Minimum two years’ experience in Finance management.
• University degree, preferably in Commerce, Accounting & Management or any other Accounting qualification.
• Have the ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders within the business.
• Organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise.
• Effective management skills and ability to coach and train members of the team.
• Positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
  – Knowledge of commercial business as it relates to hotel management.
  – Previous experience in the hospitality industry.
  – Experience with the hotel systems such as Navision.

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

At Hilton we know that our Team Members are the reason behind our success so in turn we are committed to ensuring that Hilton is a workplace where you can Thrive and make time for what matters most. Over the past four years we have held our top spot as the #1 hospitality company in Australia as listed by the Great Places to Work institute and in 2024 Hilton ranked #2 across all industries. You can also look forward to receiving:

• A competitive salary
• Complimentary team meals during every shift.
• Global travel discounts for you, your friends, and your family.
• 25% off Food & Beverage at the hotel.
• Free dry-cleaning for your business attire
• Flexible working arrangement to suit your needs and workload
• Access to leadership training programs developed with Harvard Business School.
• Team Member Recognition Programs, including monthly celebrations and an annual team party.
• Employee Assistance & Mental Health Programs to support your wellbeing.

This role is only open to Australian Residents or applicants who have full working rights in Australia. Visa Sponsorship opportunities are not available.

https://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/job/HOT0C4EN/Finance-Manager