Finance Manager

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At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

Explore the city from our central Liverpool hotel
The contemporary Radisson Blu Hotel, Liverpool combines stylish comfort with an unbeatable location on the waterfront, just 14 kilometers from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

With the River Mersey Ferry Terminal right next door and two train stations within 1.4 kilometers, the city's top attractions are always within reach. Discover the M&S Bank Arena, shop the latest trends at Liverpool ONE, explore the legendary Beatles Story, or learn about the city’s maritime heritage at its famous museums. Start your day with our hearty breakfast buffet at Collage restaurant and unwind in the evening with a cocktail or beer at our sleek White Bar.

OUR BENEFITS

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An additional day's holiday for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

And much much more!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A FINANCE MANAGER

We are looking for a detail-focused and commercially aware finance professional to support the effective financial management of the hotel. This role will help maximise cash flow, maintain strong financial controls, support budgeting and forecasting, and provide accurate reporting and insight to guide operational decision-making. Working closely with hotel leaders, the wider finance team and commercial colleagues, you will play a key part in ensuring robust accounting practices, compliance with company policies and legal requirements, and the delivery of efficient financial processes across the hotel.

· Maximizes cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory, credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances

· Enforces, documents and establishes adequate controls for all revenues and expenses and protection of assets, and ensures controls will satisfy or improve the level of guest service

· Maintains accurate and timely financial and operating information and provides analyzes, interpretations and projections to management as required

· Conducts monthly inspections and tests to ensure all departments are complying with required procedures

· Performs those duties as required by the Financial Controller in respect of controls

· Assists and provides financial guidance in the formulation and implementation of the business plan, hotel and departmental budgets, objectives program, and to manage relevant budgets appropriately

· Provides proactive administrative support to management with reference to policy enforcement, business advice and operational assistance

· Work closely with the brand to ensure maximum support to drive revenue and support cost efficiency.

· Obtains appropriate legal counsel regarding the business practices of the hotel, and maintains awareness of local rules, laws and regulations

· Implements and maintains acceptable accounting practices and procedures as required by corporate policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting practices, and those affected by local conditions

· Performs related duties and special projects as assigned and required

· Holds monthly credit meetings with the Financial Controller with relevant departments including Front Office, Sales, M&E Sales, Reservations and Revenue.

· Research declined bank cards and other credit card charge backs for justification and validity

· Preparation of month end reconciliation and in the final monthly closing of the accounts providing commentary and explanation on variances to budget

· Reconcile the bank accounts and receipts on daily basis

· Review and understand commercial strategy on all revenue streams, aligning finance activities to ensure the success of the hotel performance

· Recognise poor hotel departmental financial performance, understand drivers behind the issue and develop and implement solutions to mitigate risk to the business

· Collate and drive finance balance scorecard performance and ensure targets are met

· Attendance on weekly revenue meetings and RBH commercial meetings

· Ensure the hotel is fully compliant with GDPR policies

Quality

Ensure the accuracy of accounts and financial information provided by other departments within the hotel is processed accurately

General

· Comply with the company codes of conduct at all times

Perform other tasks at the level of the role as directed by your line manager in pursuit of the achievement of business goals

· Ability to work as part of a diverse team with colleagues from different viewpoints, cultures and countries

• Understand your responsibilities with regards to security