Job Description – Assistant Finance Manager (HOT0CHQZ) – Hilton Lake Como, Via Borgovico 241, Lombardia/Como, IT 22100.
This role aims to be recognized as a trusted advisor in the hotel. It supports the finance lead in attracting and retaining best‑in‑class finance professionals, developing the finance team, ensuring a robust control and compliance environment, and supporting the EMEA finance management company value proposition.
Responsibilities
* Support the Finance Manager in all activities, including driving financial performance, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and month‑end closing.
* Coordinate and review monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, the Uniform System of Accounts and Hilton policies and procedures.
* Ensure smooth operation of all hotel finance activities in full compliance with policy, regulatory and contractual frameworks.
* Business partner with the hotel finance team members and the Hotel Management team; develop excellent working relationships across Commercial, IT, Procurement, Operations, Shared Service Centers (where applicable), Owners and Asset Managers and Regional Operations Finance.
* Assume department‑lead responsibilities in the absence of the Finance Manager.
* Support development of finance team, including participation in relevant finance development programs.
* Reconcile and check accounts before and after month‑end closing.
* Manage cash flow efficiently.
* Represent the finance function during the absence of the Finance Lead.
* Provide training, succession planning and development for finance team members.
* Build external relationships with colleagues in the hotel and the area.
* Ensure Executive and Management teams have financial awareness.
* Assist Director of Finance in budgeting, forecasting, capital planning and cash management.
* Report according to deadlines and formats set by Hilton on actual performance compared to budget/forecast with appropriate comments.
* Use benchmarking and other tools to support performance optimisation.
* Ensure accurate bookkeeping; revenue and cost booked in correct time period.
* Calculate and book accruals and provisions with appropriate backup.
* Partner with Hotel Management team to identify opportunities for the hotel (cost savings, working capital improvements, analyse F&B costs).
* Apply financial, commercial and business input into the management of the hotel operation to ensure optimum performance.
* Implement and adhere to accounting procedures and policies.
* Lead and participate in finance projects as required.
* Demonstrate understanding of Lease / Management Agreements and related implications.
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
* Act in accordance with fire, health and safety regulations on property.
* Ensure hotels comply with Corporate Policies (SPI's) and government rules; report irregularities and non‑compliant situations.
* Protect best interests of the hotel, Hilton International and owners; seek advice from Finance Lead when needed.
* Participate actively in communication meetings and keep the finance team informed of all relevant hotel and company information, news and initiatives.
* Maintain Fixed Cost Register and ensure full and accurate reflection of all contracts in place.
* Review, clarify and code corporate, affiliated charges and Hilton fees.
* Provide financial oversight of the capital expenditure process; ensure projects are completed within critical path and financial projections.
* Review and approve payments of invoices and other due payment documents, including online banking if applicable.
* Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations in line with company policy.
* Review and approve payroll related payments, ensuring local payroll deadlines are met.
* Ensure the team meets all Operations Finance deadlines in the month‑end/quarter‑end/year‑end closing process.
* Prepare month‑end journal entries, payroll related matters and balance sheet reconciliations.
* Communicate and prepare documentation needed by internal/external auditors.
* Chair monthly credit meeting with GM, FO and Sales team.
* Review Aged Debt Report monthly to produce clear and actionable notes for the hotel team.
* Approve credit card chargebacks.
* Spot‑check travel agent commission reports monthly to ensure accuracy of payments.
Qualifications and Skills
* Ability to analyze large volumes of complex financial information from multiple sources and create reports, forecasts, and projections.
* Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to effectively address issues in collaboration with others.
* Ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems.
* Ability to develop problem‑solving skills among direct reports and other team members.
* Ability to take initiative to identify, prioritise and implement all elements required for the team to fulfil responsibilities.
* Ability to manage and develop staff.
* Detail oriented and organised.
* Ability to develop presentations and effectively present to all levels of company, hotels & owners.
* Strong communication and negotiation skills at all levels of management and with external customers.
* Proficient in MS Excel, Word and Outlook, with the ability to quickly learn new programs when required.
* Experience with GAAP and Hilton Uniform System of Accounts.
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