Manager Finance - Payroll

Cluster Director of Finance- Six Senses Rome, Milan & Ibiza
As Cluster Director of Finance, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.
Sustainability, Wellness, and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and their strategic planning and development and ensure all directives, practices, and initiatives are implemented, embraced, and adopted within the hotels.
Duties and Responsibilities
As Cluster Director of Finance, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation of the Finance department to provide exceptional products and services within Six Senses brand operating standards and budget.
I will work strategically with the General Managers to develop cohesive and productive goals for my department and establish procedures/guidelines to achieve them. I will maintain an overall consistency of the Company’s vision, quality/standards and develop concepts consistent with brand identity.
I will work collaboratively with the General Managers, Executive team and operations on correlated product standards, and I will establish and maintain effective management of the properties’ accounting practices and provide a flow of financial information and reporting to all divisions and departments, Home Office and the owners.
My scope of work includes:
Keep abreast of industry trends and practices and update knowledge and skills to improve the product and service offering.
Preparation of the annual budget and capital expenditure plan.
Monitoring of actual financial performance to budget.
In conjunction with the General Managers and other executives, I am a key participant in setting the strategic direction of the properties.
Oversee the financial transactions, including approval of purchase requisitions and orders, payments, petty cash, payroll, audit and other financial requests.
Ensure internal controls are in place to provide compliance with financial, legislation and taxation requirements and that our financial, payroll and information systems are effective.
Respond immediately to audit issues and oversee required action to address deficiencies.
Be responsible that the Purchasing practices will meet the requirements of the Six Senses Sustainability guidelines.
Be responsible for Vendors/suppliers vetting
Be responsible for stocktakes and storage assessment to ensure all stock is on hand, properly stored and in line with Six Senses standards.
Lead a team of engaged and experienced managers who each manage their own teams on a daily basis to provide the Six Senses exceptional standards of operation and service.
Ensure that properties complies with all legal, statutory and financial requirements.
Implement, review and maintain documentation, reporting systems, contractual obligations, security and safety protocols, communications, product and service standards.
Implement, review and maintain host management practices and budgetary controls to ensure the successful operation of the properties.
A high standard of personal appearance, grooming and hygiene, plus comprehensive knowledge of safety, security and emergency procedures will be maintained by myself and all hosts in line with brand and statutory requirements.
Ensure that interaction and communications between departments within the properties are clear and effectively maintained to support the smooth running of the properties.
Ensure that all activities within the properties are carried out ethically, honestly and within the parameters of local law.
Revise and control that each department’s operational budget is strictly adhered to and all costs will be continually monitored and controlled to drive profitability, while taking into consideration the preservation of required standards with every decision made.
Assist General Managers to provide financial reporting based on the Uniform System of Accounting for the Lodging Industry (USALI).
Ensure that forecasting is undertaken on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis to ensure budgets are met and exceeded.
Prepare and submit legally required and confidential documentation related to the operation.
Complete accurately all corporate reporting requirements for the role.
Attend or conduct the designated meetings and briefings as instructed by the General Managers with a two-way flow of pertinent information and communications.
Perform any additional duties given to me by the General Managers or Home Office.
Qualifications
To execute the position of Cluster Director of Finance, have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar or greater role in luxury hotels with proven results,
and includes the following:
Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or equivalent and 4-8 years in hotel accounting or audit with at least one year in an Assistant Controller or similar Director role, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Technical skills include Advanced MS Office, plus I am also familiar with various hotel systems, including POS, PMS and MIS platforms, along with some knowledge of accounting software.
Fluent in English; I understand that Italian or Spanish are preferred.
~ Valid Italian Work permit or European Union citizenship is required for this role.

The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities of a Cluster Director of Finance- Six Senses Rome, Milan & Ibiza. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent in the position.
Cluster Offices are located in the San Babila area, in the heart of Milan.
Six Senses is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
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