Break away from the pack and work for one of the best performing hospitality groups who are currently making waves in the industry. Are you an achiever with a striking track record of managing multiple properties? Would you call yourself a successful “networker” both internally and externally? Are you able to identify new opportunities and reach a positive outcome whether dealing with owners, partners or providers of capital? This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate impeccable finance and operational skills and flex your management muscle in this challenging position.



This is an Employment Equity appointment and unfortunately non EE candidates will not be considered.



Qualification:

CA (SA) advantageous

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance



Skills & Experience:

5 – 10 years of progressive financial management experience in the lodging / hospitality industry.

Excellent finance, accounting and analytical skills, including experience with cash management, forecasting, revenue management strategies, capital expenditure planning and budgeting, and project management.

Experience evaluating business trends and developing and successfully implementing new business programs and strategies that enhance financial performance in a complex multi-dimensional operating environment.

Experience in owner relations.

Must have demonstrable experience managing people.



Job Description:

The Area Financial Manager will provide financial support and leadership to finance teams. The AFM will support financial planning and forecasting, analysis of existing business through trends, key performance indicators and variances, preparation of annual budgets and recommendations for process improvements.

Lead and facilitate the achievement of annual goals and targets to ensure profitability and revenue growth.

Execute strategies and actions to increase return on invested capital. Lead and facilitate the management of cash flow, capital and overall expenses to obtain highest value.

Provide financial leadership and strategic perspective in developing and monitoring business plans to achieve profit and growth objectives for the Area.

Identify profitable opportunities, manage business risk and help make optimal business decisions. Support and advise the General Managers and Regional team on key operating/financial issues; help enhance the team’s financial and business skills.

Facilitate the business planning processes (LRP, operating and capital budgets, forecast, risk assessment), standard reporting processes (working capital, month end reporting, annual statement of operations, etc.), and compliance with local tax, financial, and accounting regulations.

Provide direction, support and ensure compliance on balance sheet analysis, audits and internal control standards, P&L reviews, cash flow forecasts, technical accounting, financial systems and reporting, and financial analysis.

Lead the execution of finance and accounting responsibilities for budgeting and forecasting, controls, financial analysis, cash management, balance sheet, financial reporting and systems, P&L, CAPEX, owner returns, financial risk management.