Manager of Finance & Business Support

Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley is looking for a Full Time Manager of Finance & Business Support to join our team.   

Crowne Plaza Hawkesbury Valley is located just 45 minutes from Sydney, nestled at the foothills of the Blue Mountains and the banks of the historic Hawkesbury River and set amongst 8 hectares of beautifully landscaped gardens.

Comprising over 100 newly refurbished guest rooms and suites, two restaurants, dedicated conference and events spaces and the only Villa Thalgo Day Spa in Australia, it is the ideal destination for a group getaway, romantic retreat, wedding or conference. 

We are looking for someone to manage the financial operations of the hotel to ensure the security of hotel assets.

Report to GM’s and owners on financial state of hotel and make recommendations to improve hotel profitability.

Serve as primary contact for all hotel financial – and accounting-related issues with owners, auditors (internal and external) and regulatory agencies.

Your Day To Day:


* Manage day-to-day activities, plan and assign work, and establish performance and development goals for team members. 


* Educate, train and motivate finance and accounting team to achieve hotel revenue goals.

Ensure staff has the information, market data, tools and equipment to successfully carry out job duties.

Provide direction to hotel employees on how decision-making impacts profits. 


* Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with key department heads. 


* Use financial analysis, data trends and market information to anticipate needs, identify operating/financial issues, and recommend actions to maximise financial return. 


* Develop monthly property forecasts, conduct analytical performance reviews, and provide strategic guidance to the team based on insights


* Create the annual operating budget for the property and provide analytical support during budget reviews to identify cost saving and productivity opportunities for department heads. 


* Oversee the timecard process and ensure payroll is submitted accurately and on time by working closely with the payroll team.


* Analyse ROI for capital projects prior to committing funds and, upon completion, determine if anticipated results were achieved. 


* Maximise cash flow performance of the hotel through controls on inventory (avoid excessive supply), credit and collection, disbursements, deposits and remittances.


* Review rates and recommend rate strategy to the General Manager; participate in sales strategy meetings. 

What We Need From You:


* You will enjoy being visible and building strong relationships and partnering across all levels of an organisation. 


* Excellent communication skills are essential to build trust.

You will have experience driving accountability, empowering a team and leading through the team. 


* You will be organised and planned as well as being able to be adaptable a...