Director of Finance
Location: Sheraton Grand Salzburg, Auerspergstrasse 4, Salzburg, Austria.
The Director of Finance serves as the hotel’s strategic financial business leader and a key member of the Executive Committee. This role is instrumental in shaping the property’s commercial success, providing expert financial leadership that enables the delivery of brand promises, guest satisfaction and long‑term value creation. Beyond stewardship and governance, the position is highly collaborative—partnering with the General Manager, Executive Committee, owners and corporate stakeholders to align financial strategy with operational excellence. The Director of Finance translates complex data into insight, supports informed decision‑making and ensures the hotel’s financial performance supports both immediate priorities and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the development, execution and monitoring of the hotel’s annual business plan, operating budget and long‑range financial forecasts.
Champion strong accounting, audit and operational controls to safeguard assets, mitigate risk and ensure compliance with Marriott and ownership standards.
Provide ongoing analytical support to operational leaders, identifying cost efficiencies, productivity opportunities and profit improvement initiatives.
Oversee financial reporting, P&L integrity, balance sheet reconciliation, tax compliance and timely delivery of all statutory and management reports.
Manage working capital and cash flow in line with brand governance and owner expectations.
Act as a trusted adviser to the General Manager and Executive Committee on evolving commercial, financial and operational matters.
Build, lead and develop a high‑performing finance team, fostering accountability, ethical leadership and continuous professional growth.
Maintain effective, transparent relationships with ownership, lenders, auditors and corporate partners.
Qualifications
You are a seasoned finance leader within hospitality or similar (not necessarily luxury), with a proven ability to operate in complex, multi‑department hotel environments. You combine strong technical expertise with commercial curiosity and a pragmatic, solutions‑oriented mindset. Your leadership style is collaborative and credible, enabling you to influence senior stakeholders while inspiring your team. You are equally comfortable in detailed analysis and high‑level strategic discussion—and you understand that financial excellence ultimately exists to support exceptional guest experiences and engaged associates.
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