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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