Assistant Director of Finance

Job Description

The Peninsula London is seeking to hire an influential Assistant Director of Finance with strong experience supervising and maintaining overall control of the accounting and financial management systems.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for an efficient and effective day‑to‑day work routine and ensures a proper month‑end closing with timely preparation of accurate financial statement reports.
• Ensures revenues are audited and posted daily.
• Prepares the corporate tax returns and ensures payment is processed in a timely manner.
• Prepares all month‑end entries and reviews the results with the Director of Finance, investigating variances to budget.
• Assists in the preparation of special statistical reports which may be required by local management, government authorities and the area office.
• Ensures that an organised, up‑to‑date system is maintained for all pertinent financial records.
• Assists the Heads of Departments in decision‑making by providing relevant financial data.
• Hires, develops, motivates, supervises and coaches department employees in maintaining a culture in compliance with the mission, vision and values of HSH.

General Requirements

• Degree in hospitality, business or accounting.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience acting in a comparable capacity and role.
• 3 years of experience in a management role with a strong inclination to selecting and nurturing talent and building culture.
• Strong knowledge in payroll, purchasing and accounting systems.
• Thorough knowledge in accounting control and financial management processes.
• Very strong analytical, financial and communication skills. Detail‑oriented and strong organisation.
• Experience working within the United Kingdom and pre‑opening of a luxury hotel is highly preferred.

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